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Melon Queue Rouge is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Jura, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, pear, citrus, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Jura.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool climate.
It blends readily with Chardonnay.
Watch for the synonyms: Melon de Bourgogne and Melon.
At the table it suits tartiflette, clams casino and chicken breast stuffed with jalapenos and cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Tartiflette
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Clams casino
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Chicken breast stuffed with jalapenos and cheese
Also labelled.
Melon de Bourgogne, Melon.
Bottles to look for.
- Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat Cotes du Jura Cuvee Marguerite, France
- Cellier Saint Benoit Arbois Pupillin Cuvee Viandris Cuvee 1938 Melon a Queue Rouge, Jura, France
- Domaine de La Pinte Arbois Pupillin Melon a Queue, Jura, France
- Domaine Desire Petit Arbois-Pupillin 'Cote de Caillot' Melon a Queue Rouge, Jura, France
- Domaine Jean-Claude Credoz Cotes du Jura Melon a Queue Rouge, France
- Domaine la Grapp'A Melon, Jura, France
- Domaine Martin Faudot Arbois Cuvee Champs Fleurs, Jura, France
- Jacques Puffeney Arbois Melon-Queue-Rouge Blanc, Jura, France
Melon Queue Rouge: common questions
01.What does Melon Queue Rouge taste like?+
Melon Queue Rouge tastes of green apple, pear, citrus, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Melon Queue Rouge from?+
Melon Queue Rouge originates in Jura, France.
03.Where is Melon Queue Rouge grown?+
The key regions for Melon Queue Rouge are Jura.
04.What food pairs with Melon Queue Rouge?+
Pour it with tartiflette, clams casino and chicken breast stuffed with jalapenos and cheese.
05.What else is Melon Queue Rouge called?+
Melon Queue Rouge is also labelled Melon de Bourgogne and Melon.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.