{"product_id":"muscat-aop-alsace-2018","title":"Muscat AOP Alsace 2018","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Muscat is drawn from organically cultivated Alsace vineyards, using 60% Muscat Ottonel and 40% Muscat d’Alsace from vines between 20 and 50 years old. Limestone and clay soils around Hunawihr give the naturally fragrant varieties a fresh, dry framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fruit is harvested by hand and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, followed by time on the fine lees to build texture without masking Muscat’s pure, grapey aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear pale gold, showing a little added depth from bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh grape, elderflower and orange blossom lead, with lemon peel, ripe pear and a delicate herbal note emerging behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, aromatic and still lively, with crisp citrus and pear balanced by a gently rounded texture. The perfume of fresh Muscat carries across the palate, finishing cleanly with floral lift and a subtle stony note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with asparagus and a soft-poached egg, smoked trout with cucumber and dill, crab and fennel salad, or a goat’s cheese and pea tart. Its dry, fragrant character also makes it an excellent aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Mader is a small family estate based in the historic village of Hunawihr. Founded by Jean-Luc and Anne Mader in 1981 and led by their son Jérôme since 2005, it works a patchwork of parcels across several Alsace villages and has been certified organic since 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines were recommended to Sommelier’s Choice by Eric Zweibel MS, whose Alsace roots and training under Gérard Basset MS MW give the introduction particular resonance. Muscat is a revealing part of the range: transparent, dry and focused on the character of the grape rather than sweetness or cellar embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Mader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30882291810364,"sku":"MADMUSCAT18","price":20.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-mader-muscat-aop-alsace-2018-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377769","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/muscat-aop-alsace-2018","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}