"All the vineyards are from original stock: Ollivier is the only grower in the Muscadet who does not have a single clonal selection in his vineyards. The fruit is hand-harvested (a rarity in the region) and only natural yeasts are used for fermentation. Extended lees contact, often until April or May of the following year, adds depth to the wines. While they can generally be enjoyed immediately upon release, the wines of Pepiere, particularly the single-site bottlings, are the epitome of age-worthy Muscadet." -- Importer notes