Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire
White — avg 85.7/100 Wine Enthusiast score
85.7
range 85–86
$12
3
white
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire — a Loire Valley white appellation. Across 3 expert reviews the average Wine Enthusiast score is 85.7/100.
Appellation profile
Scores at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average score | 85.7/100 |
| Score range | 85–86 |
| Average price | $12 |
| Review count | 3 |
| Color | White |
Dominant varieties
0
Relative standing in the Loire
Among the more lightly-scored Loire Valley appellations in the aggregated Wine Enthusiast corpus — typically entry-tier in price and profile.
Tasting notes
Signature flavor descriptors
Across the aggregated expert reviews, the descriptors most frequently associated with this appellation are: citrus, grapefruit, crisp, lemon, lime, pear, pepper.
Top-scored wines
| Wine | Producer | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domaine Guindon 2009 Saint-Géréon Sur Lie (Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire) | Domaine Guindon | 86/100 | $12 |
| Domaine Guindon 2008 Cuvée Prestige Sur Lie (Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire) | Domaine Guindon | 86/100 | $12 |
| Domaine Guindon 2015 Sur Lie (Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire) | Domaine Guindon | 85/100 | $12 |
Sample expert review
A relatively full style of Muscadet that has a strong grapefruit flavor. It is ripe—that's the vintage—while still retaining a good citrus edge.
— Wine Enthusiast, on Domaine Guindon 2009 Saint-Géréon Sur Lie (Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire)
Terroir & Heritage
Heritage neighbours
Nearby protected monuments that share the Loire terroir include:
- Auberge de la Tête Noire
- Maison de Meung-sur-Loire
- Eglise Saint-Symphorien
- Maison de Bourges
- Sol de maison à maison
UNESCO cultural landscape
This appellation sits within (or adjacent to) the cultural landscape covered by the Val de Loire UNESCO inscription.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average score of Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire wines?
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire averages 85.7/100 across 3 expert reviews on Wine Enthusiast, with a range of 85 to 86.
How much does Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire wine cost?
Average price across reviewed wines is $12. Actual retail prices vary by vintage, producer and distributor.
What type of wine is Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire?
Muscadet Coteaux de la Loire is predominantly a white wine appellation of the Loire Valley.
Data source: Wine Enthusiast expert reviews (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.