Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne is a white grape variety from France. This grape variety is grown in the Loire Valley in the Atlantic Loire region and since 2007 in the American state of Oregon. Originating from, indeed, Burgundy, but nowadays planted exclusively in the Muscadet, in the hinterland of Nantes. It is the only permitted variety for wines with that appellation. Close to the sea and planted on...
Melon de Bourgogne is a white grape variety from France. This grape variety is grown in the Loire Valley in the Atlantic Loire region and since 2007 in the American state of Oregon. Originating from, indeed, Burgundy, but nowadays planted exclusively in the Muscadet, in the hinterland of Nantes. It is the only permitted variety for wines with that appellation. Close to the sea and planted on granite soils, the melon in this region produces light, mineral wines with fresh acidity
What does wine from Melon de Bourgogne taste like?
The wines of Melon de Bourgogne are spicy, with a salty, mineral touch and a hint of lemon. When aged on the yeast sediment, the wine becomes richer and rounder with beautiful umami aromas that go great with seafood and fish dishes, making it an ideal grape to use in sparkling/bubbly wines.
Melon de Bourgogne is a white grape variety from France. This grape variety is grown in the Loire Valley in the Atlantic Loire region and since 2007 in the American state of Oregon. Originating from, indeed, Burgundy, but nowadays planted exclusively in the Muscadet, in the hinterland of Nantes. It is the only permitted variety for wines with that appellation. Close to the sea and planted on granite soils, the melon in this region produces light, mineral wines with fresh acidity
What does wine from Melon de Bourgogne taste like?
The wines of Melon de Bourgogne are spicy, with a salty, mineral touch and a hint of lemon. When aged on the yeast sediment, the wine becomes richer and rounder with beautiful umami aromas that go great with seafood and fish dishes, making it an ideal grape to use in sparkling/bubbly wines.