2017 Branger, Muscadet, Monnieres-Saint Fiacre

This cru is based on a geology of gneiss soil and comprises the best sites in the commune. The Brangers have four parcels awarded the right to make this cru, but, critically, use only one: Gras Moutons. In good years, three to five acres of their eighteen in Gras Moutons are dedicated for the production of Monnières-Saint Fiacre, and this makes their rendition of the cru rather unique because of the seam of amphibolite that runs through Gras Mouton's gneiss. The amphibolite adds an almond bitterness to the crispy saltiness of straight gneiss wines. Sébastien first made this wine in 2009, all of 400 cases. Ferments are spontaneous and the wine ages on its lees for a minimum of 33 months in an underground tank. Check the links below to see maps of the crus and of the Branger parcels, but remember it's only the Gras Mouton parcel that goes into this wine.