Mondeuse Noire is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Savoie, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-high tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for sour cherries, damson plums, black pepper and pencil lead.
The regions that matter for it are Savoie, Vaud and Sicily.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening and vigorous vigour.
It blends readily with Gamay, Pinot Noir and Poulsard.
Watch for the synonyms: Angelique, Begean, Bon Savoyan and Grosse Sirah.
At the table it suits seared rabbit livers, herb-crusted lamb rack and lebanese stuffed eggplant (batinjaan bi zayt).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Angelique, Begean, Bon Savoyan, Grosse Sirah, La Dame, Savoyard, Savoyet.
Bottles to look for.
- Belluard Domaine du Gringet Mondeuse, Vin de Savoie, France
- Cottanera L'Ardenza Mondeuse Rosso Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy
- Domaine de Chevillard 'La Mort' Savoie Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte, France
- Domaine de Chevillard Mondeuse, Vin de Savoie, France
- Domaine de l'Idylle Le Coteau d'Albert, Savoie Arbin, France
- Domaine des Ardoisieres Silice Rouge, IGP Vin des Allobroges, France
- Domaine des Cotes Rousses Coteau de la Mort, Vin de Savoie, France
- Domaine des Fables Les Astres Invisibles, IGP Vin des Allobroges, France
Mondeuse Noire: common questions
01.What does Mondeuse Noire taste like?+
02.Where is Mondeuse Noire from?+
03.Where is Mondeuse Noire grown?+
04.What food pairs with Mondeuse Noire?+
05.What else is Mondeuse Noire called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.