The 2021 Jo Landron Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Houx is a beautifully precise and intensely mineral Melon de Bourgogne from one of the Loire Valley’s benchmark organic and biodynamic producers. Produced from old vines planted on gneiss-rich soils in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, the wine reflects Jo Landron’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and the Atlantic freshness that defines the region. The 2021 vintage, marked by cooler conditions and naturally high acidity, delivers exceptional tension, salinity and terroir transparency. The nose reveals preserved lemon, green apple and pear layered alongside white flowers, oyster shell and subtle smoky mineral notes, giving the wine remarkable lift and precision.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, silky texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of citrus peel, orchard fruit and delicate saline complexity are balanced by chalky freshness and pronounced maritime tension, finishing long, dry and beautifully persistent with outstanding purity and finesse. Extended lees ageing contributes subtle texture and depth while preserving the wine’s crystalline freshness and energetic coastal character. The gneiss soils of Les Houx lend additional mineral detail and structure, making this a particularly age-worthy expression of Muscadet.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Jo Landron Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Les Houx is a superb Loire white — mineral, saline and beautifully refined with exceptional freshness and precision. Perfect with oysters, shellfish, sushi, grilled seafood or goat’s cheese. Enjoy now through 2034+.
