Similar to Briords

Pepiere Briords is unavailable locally. Any suggestions for an alternative?

Maybe Luneau-Papin's L d'or or Bossard's granite. Luneau=Papins Clos des Allees is lighter than Briords, but similar profile. There are also the extended lees bottlings like Excelsior etc which I think are great, but don't remind me of Briords.

Agree with Clos des Allees, has that moderate weight plus slinky drinkability that is so great about Briords. Although maybe a touch less mineral in most vintages I've had.

That said, how precise does this pairing need to be? Lots of great Muscadet.

Having it with scallops.

As always it depends on the sauce/seasoning. But I don't think you need to feel limited to Briords here!

Chereau-Carre should be available in your area, this family consistently produces some excellent Muscadet.

Thanks to all, but I had no luck finding any of the wines here in Syracuse (not surprising). Instead, we had the no frills Pepiere Muscadet with a shrimp and scallops teriyaki dinner that had mushrooms, snow peas and scallions with a little sherry. Very nice way to start the new year.

"No frills" Pepiere is generally pretty reliable and not a bad "fallback" wine

Couldn't agree more Jon. It's just that I once made the "mistake" of tasting Briords (actually bought a case) and was spoiled.

Dan

Agree, Briords can spoil ya..I have never seen any in our locale..In the past, I bought mine in NYC, either at Morrell's or Chambers St (they usually have an extensive selection of Muscadet, They are an eclectic relatively small store, located pretty far downtown in Manhattan )