Melon n°1
Dry white, vanilla ageing
Dry white, vanilla ageing
Melon n°1 is melon de bourgogne at its most refined. Six months ageing on the lees then six weeks on vanilla oak chips give it its signature: a round, silky palate of rare intensity, a supple attack, a fleshy texture and a long, rich, elegant finish.
Terroir & winemaking
- Appellation
- Vin de France
- Grape variety
- Melon de bourgogne
- Soils & terroir
- Clay soils of Mouzillon
- Winemaking
- Ageing on the lees for 6 months, then 6 weeks on vanilla oak chips
Tasting
- Eye
- Pale yellow robe with golden highlights, bright
- Nose
- Delicately vanilla and floral
- Palate
- Round and silky, ample volume, lightly vanilla aromas lingering into a long, elegant finish
Serving suggestions
Serving temperature: 8–10 °C · Cellaring: 5 years · Alcohol: 12% vol.
Pairings
- Food & wine
- Fish, seafood
- Cheese
- Fresh goat's cheeses, mild tomme
Where to find it?
- At the estate
- At the cellar in Mouzillon (Mon–Fri 9am-12pm / 2pm-6pm, Sat by appointment) and by pre-order with free home delivery in the 44 and 56 departments
