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
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
Atlantic outlet of the Loire around Nantes, kingdom of Muscadet. Melon de Bourgogne signature in white: dry and iodised with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline mineral touch, taut and refreshing palate — the ideal companion for oysters and seafood. 'Sur lie' mention adds light spritz and brioche complexity. Lively Gros Plant and trenchant Folle Blanche.
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
- MelonPresent in 3% of Melon
- OakPresent in 3% of Melon
- CreamPresent in 2% of Melon
- LimePresent in 2% of Melon
- PearPresent in 2% of Melon
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Melon
- OakyPresent in 1% of Melon
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Melon
- ApplesPresent in 1% of Melon
- Green applePresent in 1% of Melon
- StonePresent in 1% of Melon
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Melon
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Melon
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Melon