Wines made from Melon grapes of Pays Nantais
Discover the best wines made with Melon as a single variety or as a blend of Pays Nantais.
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.
More informations about the region of Loire Valley
The Pays Nantais is the region surrounding the city of Nantes, on the Atlantic coast of Brittany, France. The region covers an area of about 90 kilometres from east to west, between neighbouring Anjou and the Atlantic coast. Most of the production produces light, fresh white wines. The most famous of these is undoubtedly Muscadet, where the melon">Melon de Bourgogne grape dominates the plantings.
What are the typical flavors of the Melon grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 9% of Melon
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Melon
- EarthPresent in 6% of Melon
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Melon
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Melon
- LemonPresent in 3% of Melon
- OakPresent in 3% of Melon
- MelonPresent in 3% of Melon
- CreamPresent in 2% of Melon
- LimePresent in 2% of Melon
- PearPresent in 2% of Melon
- Yellow applePresent in 1% of Melon
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Melon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Melon
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Melon
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Melon
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Melon
- StonePresent in 1% of Melon
- Green applePresent in 1% of Melon
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Melon