Melon de Bourgogne

The signature grape of Muscadet, Melon de Bourgogne thrives in France’s Loire Valley, where it produces crisp, mineral-driven whites. Light-bodied yet complex, it offers green apple, lemon, and saline notes, often with a subtle yeasty richness from lees aging. Naturally high in acidity, it is an ideal match for oysters and seafood, embodying the maritime influence of its terroir. While typically enjoyed young, top examples from the Sèvre-et-Maine subregion can develop remarkable depth with age. Though rarely found outside the Loire, Melon de Bourgogne remains an essential variety for lovers of fresh, elegant, and terroir-expressive white wines.