Domaine de la Pépière in Maisdon sur Sèvre in the Muscadet, is one of the greatest eststes of the Loire Valley and is a standout in the region for several reasons. Access to old vines - the vines are old, some over 70 years and all are planted 'selection massale'.  Selection massale is an ancient and laborious method of replanting by taking the cuttings from the old and best vines. 

Pépière has 14 hectares of vines in the cru of Château Thébaud, but only a 1.5-hectare parcel of vines 25 to 70 years old goes into this bottling, The palate is round and ripe and supple with white fruits and minerals. This is a superb Muscadet to drink over the next ten years