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Mortier Gabin 2020 - Complemen'terre
Mortier Gabin 2020 - Complemen'terre
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The Wine & Winemaker
- Winemaker: Manuel Landron & Marion Pescheux (Complemen'terre)
- Region: Muscadet (Loire Valley), France
- Grape: 100% Melon de Bourgogne (Melon Blanc)
The Story After the extensive tasting and our deep dives with Manuel, this was without a doubt our favorite of the day. It is a fantastic, crystal-clear expression of the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Fun detail: although that is its official name, it is increasingly referred to simply as 'Melon Blanc'. The grape was actually banished from Burgundy centuries ago to make room for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Funny enough, it was Dutch merchants in the 17th century who pushed for it to be planted massively in the Loire; the vines survived the harsh winters perfectly and the wine was ideal for distilling into brandy. Today, it’s the undisputed star of the region. While the Potion Mama is incredibly playful and energetic, this Mortier Gobin shows just how serious and elegant Complemen'terre's still wines can be. We knew right away this all-rounder had to be included in the box.
The Vibe & Tasting Notes This wine comes from vines grown on orthogneiss (a hard, mineral-rich rock), which gives the wine an incredible tension. It was aged sur lie (on the lees), giving it a lovely, round texture without sacrificing a drop of its freshness. Expect a beautiful palate full of salty minerality, crisp green apple, and bright citrus. Because it’s such an incredibly versatile wine, it pairs effortlessly with a plate of oysters or good white fish, but it has more than enough depth to simply be enjoyed on its own all evening long.
How does it work?
How does it work?
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Why natural wine costs more, and why it’s worth it
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No shortcuts
Growers who refuse pesticides and chemical additives accept that they’ll lose a significant part of their harvest to weather, disease, and unpredictable nature, but they do it to keep their wines pure, alive, and honest.
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Risk and loss
Nature swings between plenty and scarcity; frost, hail, heat and ferments can erase volumes, fewer bottles must carry the farm’s costs, with ageing measures adding expense to keep the wine clean and true over time.
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Integrity and handwork
Hands replace chemicals: they weed, manage canopies, pick, and sort by hand; presses and gravity moves protect texture, while cleanliness and patient ageing deliver purity without shortcuts, increasing labor but preserving integrity in every bottle.
