Wines made from Melon grapes of Coteaux Bourguignons
Discover the best wines made with Melon as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux Bourguignons.
More informations about the variety Melon
Crisp, dry whites with a pale robe, lean palate and lively acidity, showing delicate aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, pear, fresh almond and characteristic saline, iodine notes. Refreshing, ideal with Atlantic seafood. Star of Muscadet AOC (Sèvre-et-Maine, Côtes de Grandlieu, Coteaux de la Loire), aged on lees for added body. Native Burgundian variety (synonym Melon de Bourgogne), offspring of Pinot × Gouais blanc.
More informations about the region of Burgundy
Burgundy regional AOC (2011, formerly Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire) covering all Burgundy from Chablis to Beaujolais. Accessible, convivial expression of regional diversity. Supple reds with notes of cherry, raspberry and sweet spices (fine Pinot Noir, fruity Gamay atypical in Burgundy, structuring César), light tannins - everyday wines. Fresh, straight whites: round Chardonnay, lively citrusy Aligoté, saline Melon.