Much of the Muscadet we see in the U.S. is simple and breezy—perfectly fine for a sunny patio, but rarely memorable. Château Guipière is different. From 30-year-old vines just southeast of Nantes, where the Loire River meets the Atlantic, this wine captures the salty tang of sea air and the cool, windswept vineyards it comes from. Six months resting on its lees give it a touch of texture beneath all that briny freshness, while notes of citrus, green apple, and crushed shell keep it lively and precise. It’s the kind of bottle that makes you crave a platter of oysters—or just a quiet evening with a chilled glass and good company.