Grape · White
Melon de Bourgogne
WhiteWSET level 3
Base for Muscadet. Neutral grape reflecting terroir. Sur lie aging adds complexity and creaminess. Perfect with oysters.
- Origin
- Loire, France
- Climate
- Cool, Atlantic
- Skin colour
- Green-yellow
- Alcohol
- 11.5-12.5%
- Ageing potential
- Young to medium
Taste profile
Aromas
- Citrus
- Green apple
- Mineral
- Yeast (sur lie)
- Sea salt
Where does it grow?
- Loire (Muscadet)
- Pays Nantais
Key wines
- Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
- Muscadet sur Lie
Food
Oysters, mussels, seafood, goat cheese
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