Melon de Bourgogne
Melon de Bourgogne is a white grape variety whose name refers not to a fruit, but to the round shape of its leaves. Its wines impress with a crisp freshness, aromas of green apple and citrus, and a characteristic salty minerality reminiscent of the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean – dry, vibrant, and distinctive in the glass.
Originally from Burgundy, the grape variety found its true home at the mouth of the Loire near Nantes after the great frost of 1709, where it forms the basis of the famous Muscadet . At Vinoscout you'll discover six carefully selected wines of this grape variety – from everyday bottles starting at €6.80 to premium bottlings for €15.90.
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
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Guide Hachette des Vins 2024
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Melon de Bourgogne – the honest Atlantic white wine
Melon de Bourgogne is a grape variety that hardly anyone knows by name – and yet millions of people drink its wine: Muscadet. The grape is the basis for one of France's most famous white wines, which is at home on the Atlantic coast of the Loire estuary. Anyone who has ever drunk a good Muscadet knows what it's all about: a dry, lean white wine with fresh acidity, subtle fruit, and a slightly salty, mineral finish that is reminiscent of sea air.
Sur Lie – the decisive difference
Most high-quality Muscadets mature sur lie, i.e., on the fine lees. This gives the wine more texture, a slightly creamy mouthfeel, and sometimes a hint of brioche – without becoming heavy. Especially with the Cru wines from sites like Gorges, this maturity can be impressively complex.
Muscadet at Vinoscout
In our range, you will find six wines from this category, from uncomplicated and everyday-suitable to sophisticated Cru bottlings. The prices range from 6.80 to 15.90 EUR – making Melon de Bourgogne one of the most honest price-pleasure categories on the white wine shelf. If you are looking for a reliable companion for oysters, seafood, or light fish dishes, you have come to the right place. And for those who want to delve deeper, we recommend taking a look at the Cru wines from Domaine Martin Luneau or the sulfur-free interpretation from Chéreau Carré.