Wines made from Melon grapes
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More informations about the variety Melon
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Melon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 47% of Melon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 40% of Melon
- EarthPresent in 34% of Melon
- MicrobioPresent in 22% of Melon
- CitrusPresent in 20% of Melon
- MelonPresent in 19% of Melon
- OakPresent in 18% of Melon
- MineralityPresent in 17% of Melon
- LemonPresent in 17% of Melon
- Tropical fruitPresent in 12% of Melon
- ApplesPresent in 11% of Melon
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Melon
- Green applePresent in 11% of Melon
- PearPresent in 10% of Melon
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Melon
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Melon
- HoneyPresent in 7% of Melon
- GrapefruitPresent in 7% of Melon
- CreamPresent in 7% of Melon
- LimePresent in 6% of Melon
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