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Petit Meslier is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Champagne, France.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apples, floral, green leafy and citrus.
The regions that matter for it are Marne Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for cold continental.
It blends readily with Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.
Watch for the synonyms: Meslier Dore and Meslier Saint-Francois.
At the table it suits sole au beurre, raw fish marinated in citrus and sydney rock oysters with lemongrass vinaigrette.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Marne Valley
Blends well with.
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Pinot Noir
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Pinot Meunier
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Chardonnay
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Pinot Blanc
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Arbane
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Food pairings.
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Sole au beurre
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raw fish marinated in citrus
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Sydney rock oysters with lemongrass vinaigrette
Also labelled.
Meslier Dore, Meslier Saint-Francois.
Bottles to look for.
- A. Bergere 'Petit Meslier' Brut Nature, Champagne, France
- Duval-Leroy 'Petit Meslier' Extra Brut Millesime, Champagne, France
- Elemart Robion 'Petit Meslier' Millesime, Champagne, France
- Emilien Feneuil Coteaux Champenois Chamery Blanc 'Les Babagis', Champagne, France
- Emilien Feneuil Coteaux Champenois Chamery Blanc 'Les Puits' Petit Meslier, Champagne, France
- Laherte Freres Petit Meslier Extra Brut, Champagne, France
- Levrier Wines Meslier Rose Brut, Adelaide Hills, Australia
- Liebart-Regnier L'Enclos Petit Meslier Brut Nature, Champagne, France
Petit Meslier: common questions
01.What does Petit Meslier taste like?+
Petit Meslier tastes of green apples, floral, green leafy and citrus. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Petit Meslier from?+
Petit Meslier originates in Champagne, France.
03.Where is Petit Meslier grown?+
The key regions for Petit Meslier are Marne Valley.
04.What food pairs with Petit Meslier?+
Pour it with sole au beurre, raw fish marinated in citrus and sydney rock oysters with lemongrass vinaigrette.
05.What else is Petit Meslier called?+
Petit Meslier is also labelled Meslier Dore and Meslier Saint-Francois.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.