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 blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches and small grapes. Melon blanc can be found in several vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon.
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 crab matoutou, rice and cheese ball or fish blaff (west indies).
