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Despite its name, Melon de Bourgogne now lives near Nantes at the mouth of the Loire, where it became Muscadet after a great frost in 1709. This quick guide explains where its sea-spray tang comes from, what 'sur lie' means, and why the new Crus Communaux are some of the best-value whites in France.
Page two compares six areas, from Sèvre et Maine to Clisson, Gorges and Le Pallet, with bottles to try, the label names to look for and four styles with food matches.
What's inside
Melon at a glance: home, parents, body and other names
A cool-to-warm flavour scale, from lime to almond
How the Atlantic and old rocks shape the wine, what the winemaker does, and the lees dial
Six key areas compared, with a bottle to try at every price
Label names to look for, styles with food matches, serving and keeping
Despite its name, Melon de Bourgogne now lives near Nantes at the mouth of the Loire, where it became Muscadet after a great frost in 1709. This quick guide explains where its sea-spray tang comes from, what 'sur lie' means, and why the new Crus Communaux are some of the best-value whites in France.
Page two compares six areas, from Sèvre et Maine to Clisson, Gorges and Le Pallet, with bottles to try, the label names to look for and four styles with food matches.
What's inside
Melon at a glance: home, parents, body and other names
A cool-to-warm flavour scale, from lime to almond
How the Atlantic and old rocks shape the wine, what the winemaker does, and the lees dial
Six key areas compared, with a bottle to try at every price
Label names to look for, styles with food matches, serving and keeping