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Melon de Bourgogne and its Avatar Muscadet
Melon de Bourgogne is an ancient Burgundy variety that fell out of favor in its homeland but found a deserving new home in the neighboring Loire Valley. Loire winemakers produce pure varietal wine from Melon de Bourgogne, known as Muscadet. Under this name, the grape is well-known among modern wine lovers. Continue reading Melon de Bourgogne and its Avatar Muscadet North Burgundy. Coteaux de Tannay and Melon de Bourgogne
Coteaux de Tannay was the last place on our Wine and Waters journey for the bike and wine visit. Administratively it is located in Burgundy, and the climate and soil are also typical for Burgundy. However, accolading wine territorial classification, it belongs to Loire Valley. Tannay’s winemakers make wine in the Burgundy tradition (that is logical), but it cannot be named Burgundy (because belongs to the Loire formally), so it got the IGP title. The main varieties are Chardonnay and Pinot noir, as everywhere in Burgundy, and also Melon de Bourgogne. Continue reading North Burgundy. Coteaux de Tannay and Melon de Bourgogne World of Magic Bubbles
In the article about Champagne I talk in detail about the history of the foremother of all sparkling wines, about Champagne’s styles and technology. However, the world of magic bubbles doesn’t restrict to Champagne; it is wide, deep, diverse, and very interesting. Continue reading World of Magic Bubbles  Alsace, Argentina, Astti, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet sauvignon, Cava, Champagne, Chardonnay, Cremant, Die, England, France, Germany, Glera, Grenache, Jura, Lambrusco, Limoux, Loire, Luxemburg, Macabeo, Merlot, Monastrell, Mousseux, Muscat, Paradell, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir, Prosecco, Savoie, Sekt, Spain, sparkling wine, Spumante, Syrah, USA, Wallonie, Xarel-lo |
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