COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Melon de Bourgogne
PRODUCER
La Sœur Cadette
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Melon La Sœur Cadette is a white wine from Burgundy, France, made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. The wine is produced by La Sœur Cadette, a project by Valentin Montanet, who aims to create wines that reflect their origin with minimal intervention. The grapes are organically grown in the Vézelay area of Burgundy, the historical homeland of the Melon de Bourgogne varietal. The wine is classified as Vin de France, indicating a departure from strict appellation rules.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Melon de Bourgogne originated in Burgundy, not the Loire Valley.
Fact 02
La Sœur Cadette means 'The Elder Sister' in French.
Fact 03
Valentin Montanet works with organically grown grapes.
Fact 04
This wine is classified as Vin de France, allowing winemaking flexibility.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Melon La Sœur Cadette emphasizes organic viticulture and minimal intervention. Grapes are fermented in a combination of vats and oak casks. Aging takes place in both vats and old oak barriques. The producer's philosophy is to allow the wine to express its terroir with minimal manipulation, including the use of minimal sulfur.
