Melon Blanc
The grape associated with Muscadet around Nantes.
Also called Melon de Bourgogne, it should not be confused with Muscat. Muscadet refers to the wine and its origin, not a Muscat grape.
What to notice
Compare two Muscadets at a similar temperature with plain fish, then with the sauce: notice how the pairing changes.
Explore styles and places
Style descriptions are guides, not rules: vintage, vineyard, blending and maturation change the result.
Loire Valley — From Muscadet to Sancerre, soil, climate and grapes change the style.
