Melon de Bourgogne
Perfect grape variety to pair with seafood
Melon de Bourgogne
Also known as Melon, Muscadet.
Very little planted in its region of origin Burgundy, Melon de Bourgogne is more cultivated in the Loire Valley. It is the only variety allowed in the Muscadet appellations, from which the most famous Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine AOC. The particularity of Melon de Bourgogne is the prolonged ageing of the wine on fine lees, method called sur lie. This method provides wines that are fresher and more complex in style. The wines show a delicate perfum of apple and citrus fruit combined with mineral and iodine notes.
WHERE IS IT FOUND?
In France and all over the world
FRANCE
WORLDWIDE
MAIN APPELLATIONS
By type of wine: White
- Muscadet-Sèvre-et-Maine
SHALL WE TASTE?
In the glass
dry white
Pale yellow in colour. They show delicate aromas of lemon, grapefruit, apple and some mineral notes. These wines are light and fresh on the palate. The lees ageing gives them a richer and creamier mouthfeel.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Melon de Bourgogne with your meals
DRY WHITE
Perfect match with seafood dishes. Especially with oysters. Pairs well with goat's cheese.
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