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Melon
A white grape originating in the Bourgogne–Franche-Comté area. It is associated in the catalogue with light, fresh wines and an ability to benefit from lees ageing.
Origins and the vine
Pl@ntGrape places Melon’s origin in Bourgogne–Franche-Comté and cites a Pinot–Gouais blanc cross as its genetic attribution. It is suited to relatively cool conditions and clay-siliceous ground. Basal buds are not especially fertile, which influences pruning choices.
From grape to wine
Small berries and small-to-medium bunches can produce wines with discreet aromas rather than an overtly perfumed profile. The sheet specifically mentions suitability for lees ageing. That is a winemaking option; no exact maturation period or appellation requirement is inferred from the variety sheet.
How it connects
Wine region
- grows Loire Valley
- grows Muscadet
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- CountryFrance162 entries in the atlas so far
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- Wine regionMuscadetVallet, France
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