As its name suggests, this grape variety originated in Burgundy, and owes the name “Melon” to the rounded shape of its leaves. It was introduced in the sixteenth century on the banks of the Loire, probably by monks from Burgundy. It went on to become the main grape variety in the Loire-Atlantique after the exceptionally harsh winter of 1709, thanks to its ability to resist the cold, which was so extreme that year that the sea froze and all the other vines in the department were destroyed. The main grape variety in the Nantais Vineyards, Melon de Bourgogne is the only variety used in the Muscadet appellation, a recognized Appellation d’Origine Protégée (Protected Designation of Origin) since 1936, and one of the earliest-ripening appellation varieties in France.
Planted on different plots in our vineyard, it always produces perfectly fine, mineral wines with plenty of freshness.
Discover our AOP Muscadet Sèvre et Maine (sur lie):
- Essentielle
- Les Vénérables – Vieilles Vignes
- VALLET – Cru Communal