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Synonyms
Melon de Bourgogne is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Loire Valley, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for apple, citrus and minerality.
In the cellar it meets lees ageing.
The regions that matter for it are Muscadet.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for cool maritime climate.
Watch for the synonyms: Melon and Muscadet.
At the table it suits scallops cooked in white wine and garlic, goats’ cheese and rocket salad and middle eastern lemon lentil soup.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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scallops cooked in white wine and garlic
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goats' cheese and rocket salad
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Middle Eastern lemon lentil soup
Also labelled.
Melon, Muscadet.
Bottles to look for.
- Bonnet-Huteau Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie 'Les Bonnets Blancs', Loire, France
- Bretaudeau Domaine de Bellevue Muscadet Granit Clos des Perrieres, Loire, France
- Bretaudeau Domaine de Bellevue Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Gaia Cuvee Ovoide, Loire, France
- Chateau de l'Oiseliniere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie L'Oiseau d'Or, Loire, France
- Chateau de la Ragotiere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Selection Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru du Chateau, Loire, France
- Clos des Bouquinardieres Muscadet Gabbro, Loire, France
- Comte Leloup du Chateau de Chasseloir Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Sur Lie Cuvee des Ceps Centenaires, Loire, France
- Domaine de l'Ecu Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine Classic, Loire, Vin de France
Melon de Bourgogne: common questions
01.What does Melon de Bourgogne taste like?+
Melon de Bourgogne tastes of apple, citrus and minerality. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Melon de Bourgogne from?+
Melon de Bourgogne originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Melon de Bourgogne grown?+
The key regions for Melon de Bourgogne are Muscadet.
04.What food pairs with Melon de Bourgogne?+
Pour it with scallops cooked in white wine and garlic, goats' cheese and rocket salad and middle eastern lemon lentil soup.
05.What else is Melon de Bourgogne called?+
Melon de Bourgogne is also labelled Melon and Muscadet.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.