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Muscadet
Loire Valley's best-kept secret. $10 bottles that embarrass $40 whites.
Muscadet, from the Loire Valley, is a saline, almost briny white made from Melon de Bourgogne aged sur lie, creating a character that makes oysters weep with joy. If you're paying more for a standard Italian white, a sommelier is quietly judging you. Its crisp acidity and crushed-shell finish make it a staple for shellfish pairings, delivering sophistication without pretense at home.
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