Wines made from Melon de Bourgogne grapes
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More informations about the variety Melon de Bourgogne
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Melon de Bourgogne grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 12% of Melon de Bourgogne
- Tree fruitPresent in 11% of Melon de Bourgogne
- EarthPresent in 9% of Melon de Bourgogne
- LemonPresent in 7% of Melon de Bourgogne
- CitrusPresent in 7% of Melon de Bourgogne
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Melon de Bourgogne
- OakPresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- Green applePresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- MelonPresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- PearPresent in 6% of Melon de Bourgogne
- ApplesPresent in 5% of Melon de Bourgogne
- LimePresent in 5% of Melon de Bourgogne
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Melon de Bourgogne
- FloralPresent in 4% of Melon de Bourgogne
- CreamPresent in 4% of Melon de Bourgogne
- StonePresent in 4% of Melon de Bourgogne
- HoneyPresent in 4% of Melon de Bourgogne
- PeachPresent in 3% of Melon de Bourgogne
News about the grape variety Melon de Bourgogne
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The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices
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Amanda Barnes wins John Avery Award for The South America Wine Guide
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