Overlooked for far too long, Melon de Bourgogne is for those who like their whites dry, light and lean. In 1709, the winter frosts were so harsh in the Loire that the vines almost died out. Resilient vine that it is, it survived and today it's found under many monikers, Melon de Bourgogne and Melon Blanc to name a couple, or under Muscadet, the Loire Valley appellation in which it's most commonly grown. We love it for its zingy citrus and lively minerality and serious affinity for food. Pair with freshly shucked oysters and sip happily away.
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