/ meh-LOHN duh boor-GOHN-yuh / · Also known as Muscadet, Melon
The classic oyster wine — crisp, salty and light.
Originally from Burgundy, Melon de Bourgogne found its home near Nantes at the mouth of the Loire, where it makes Muscadet. The wines are light, dry and bracing, and ‘sur lie’ versions rest on their yeast lees for extra texture. Top Crus Communaux age for many years.
Serve at
7–9°C
Glass
White wine glass
Decanting
Not needed
Climate
Cool, maritime
How Melon de Bourgogne typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Mineral & saline
Sur lie
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Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“The classic oyster wine — crisp, salty and light, with a subtle creaminess from resting on its lees.”
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