Château de la Ragotière, Muscadet Serve-et-Maine (Loire Valley, France) Sur Lie Selection Vieilles Vignes 2009

($14, Vineyard Brands):  This aromatic wine is bracing and refreshing, as Muscadet should be, but delivers far more substance and weight than most.  There’s almost a touch of salinity, but the most distinctive aspect is the wines density and complexity, which likely reflects the old vines.  It’s full of character and a great buy. 89 Michael Apstein Oct 5, 2010