Dom. de la Batardiere Muscadet de Sevre et Maine 2005

Located in the village of Gorges, 35 miles from where the Loire River meets the Atlantic Ocean. 75 acres of 100% Gros Plant, the vines grow in a light alluvial soil over limestone. Grapes have been grown and wine made in this part of the Loire since the Middle Ages; la Batardière has records of its vineyard leases dating from the 14th century. Property of the Aulanier family since 1767, the buildings and gardens at La Batardière bear a strong Italian influence.