Wines made from Mondeuse blanche grapes of Bugey
Discover the best wines made with Mondeuse blanche as a single variety or as a blend of Bugey.
More informations about the variety Mondeuse blanche
Haute-Savoie finds in Mondeuse blanche one of the oldest grape varieties planted in its vineyards. It can be found throughout Savoie and Ain, although its cultivation is not very well developed. Barely 5 hectares of vineyards are planted with this variety. It is known by other names such as savouette, dongine, couilleri or aigre blanc. Mondeuse blanche can be recognized by the downy appearance of its young shoots bearing very tan leaves, reminiscent of spider webs. The leaf blade tends to lose its tan appearance as it ages, while the 5 lobes are clearly defined. Mondeuse blanche produces bunches of grapes that give a wine with good acidity and a long shelf life, which can be kept for up to thirty years. They appear compact, cylindrical and winged. The juicy, sweet and crunchy berries ripen in the second late season. The golden yellow or green skin is quite strong, covering an ovoid or spherical fruit of medium size.
More informations about the region of Savoie
Bugey is a wine region in the Ain department of eastern France. The Bugey appellation covers red, white, rosé and Sparkling wines from a range of Grape varieties. The more specific Roussette du Bugey appellation applies to the Rich white wines produced in the region from the Altesse grape. The area covers the Southern limits of the Jura mountain range, which also includes the Jura wine region to the North.
What are the typical flavors of the Mondeuse blanche grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Mondeuse blanche
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Mondeuse blanche
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- Non oakPresent in 2% of Mondeuse blanche
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- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Mondeuse blanche
- CreamPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- Green applePresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- GingerPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- LemonPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- PearPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Mondeuse blanche