Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne is the sole grape used to make Muscadet, a French white wine made on the western fringes of the Loire Valley. A cold-resistant grape, it is usually known by its shortened name, Melon, and is believed to have been introduced to the Loire in 1709, after frost destroyed existing vines. It produces wines with good acidity, and apple and citrus flavours. More expensive Muscadet wines may have benefited from some barrel ageing and lees contact, which deepens a naturally light flavour profile.
