Domaine Bonnet-Huteau - Medolia 2016
16/20
RVF
“Aging in terracotta eggs accentuates the roundness of this vintage. Full-bodied, rich, and flavorful. A full-flavored Muscadet for winter.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2019 - RVF) A hint of saltiness, lovely freshness, and a lightly tannic finish. A Muscadet that breaks the mold—silky and elegant!
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Eye
Straw yellow, bright
Nose
Very expressive, with citrus and floral notes
Palate
Slim, fresh, and lively, with a vibrant acidity and lovely aniseed notes from aging in terracotta eggs. A refreshing balance! This is a silky, powerful, and elegant wine with beautiful minerality. A wine with excellent aging potential.
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
This table wine pairs well with fish, white meats, and prepared dishes
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Jean-Jacques Bonnet and Vincent Pineau are the duo at the helm of this family-run estate, which is cultivated using biodynamic methods, with the aim of bringing out the best in the gneiss, mica schist, amphibolite, and granite soils. All the wines are increasingly expressing their terroirs, a superb achievement exemplified by the Goulaine village wine, which is powerful and built for aging.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Aging in terracotta eggs enhances the roundness of this vintage. Full-bodied, rich, and flavorful. A full-bodied Muscadet perfect for winter.
About the estate:
The Bonnet-Huteau family has been at the helm of the family estate for 150 years. Today, two passionate winemakers, Jean-Jacques Bonnet and Vincent Pineau, manage the 40-hectare property, which was certified biodynamic in 2010. Four terroirs are vinified separately to bring out their finest expression. On Les Dabinières—with its warm gneiss and mica schist soils—the fruit expresses itself with roundness. On the amphibolite and mica schist of Les Gautronnières, the melon notes become mineral and taut. The poor, granitic soils of Les Laures yield a denser, more complete wine. Produced in the finest vintages and aged for 18 months on lees (the minimum requirement), the Goulaine village wine reveals depth and is built for aging. While the wines are full of energy, we do have reservations about the Medolia cuvée, whose aging in dolia seems to diminish its natural vitality.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE J. Published on April 2, 2020
A "Vin de France" that stands out from our usual selection of Muscadets, yet boasts a beautifully balanced richness and should age well... in a good cellar!
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Review by Mr. ALEXIS P. Posted on 12/09/2020
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Review by Mr. JEROME P. Posted on May 13, 2020
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Review by Mr. FEANCOIS T. Posted on April 25, 2020
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Review by YANN J. Posted on March 9, 2020
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Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE M. Posted on September 5, 2019
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