Melon sur lie
Dry white, lively and slightly sparkling
Dry white, lively and slightly sparkling
Melon sur lie, the great regional classic, in the purest tradition: a lively, fresh melon de bourgogne, from a blend of several of our plots, with that slightly sparkling character on the finish that makes it the born companion of seafood.
Terroir & winemaking
- Appellation
- Vin de France
- Grape variety
- Melon de bourgogne
- Soils & terroir
- Blend of several plots, clay soils of Mouzillon
- Winemaking
- 6 months ageing on fine lees with regular stirring
Tasting
- Eye
- Pale robe with green highlights, fine sparkle
- Nose
- Fruity, fresh
- Palate
- Lively and fresh, lovely roundness, a slightly sparkling finish
Serving suggestions
Serving temperature: 8–10 °C · Cellaring: 2 to 5 years · Alcohol: 12% vol.
Pairings
- Food & wine
- Seafood, fish, aperitif
- Cheese
- Curé nantais, fresh cheeses
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
