Wines made from Melon grapes of Loire Valley
Discover the best wines made with Melon as a single variety or as a blend of Loire Valley.
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 Loire Valley
Kingdom of lively, dry whites and fine sparklers. Mineral, taut Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) with citrus and gunflint notes. Multiform Chenin Blanc (Vouvray, Savennières, Layon): straight dry, floral off-dry or noble sweet honey-quince. Saline, iodised Muscadet (Melon B.
What are the typical flavors of the Melon grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Melon
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Melon
- MelonPresent in 3% of Melon
- OakPresent in 3% of Melon
- EarthPresent in 2% of Melon
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Melon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Melon
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Melon
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Melon
- Green applePresent in 1% of Melon
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Melon
- LemonPresent in 1% of Melon
- PearPresent in 1% of Melon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Melon
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Melon
- CreamPresent in 1% of Melon