The wine region of Muscadet is located in the region of Basse Loire of Muscadet of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bêtes Curieuses or the Domaine Bonnet-Huteau produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscadet are Melon, Cabernet franc and Muscadelle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscadet often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, white peach or flint and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, floral or spices.
In the mouth of Muscadet is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 107 estates and châteaux in the of Muscadet, producing 141 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Muscadet go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish.
Melon de Bourgogne (or simply Melon) is a white grape variety originating, as its name indicates, from the Burgundy region. It is better known as Muscadet, the name of the wine it produces. It is the dominant grape variety in the Nantes region on the Brittany coast. Like any grape variety, it has its own characteristics. But its history is quite particular, because its predominance in the Nantes region is the result of a terrible winter.
wines from the region of Muscadet go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of american style lobster tails, great chef style, apple chips or shrimp curry and coconut (thailand).
