Melon de Bourgogne | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Blanc |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Melon; (other names) |
Origin | France |
Notable regions | Loire Valley, Oregon, Washington, Southern Ontario |
Notable wines | Muscadet |
VIVC number | 7615 |
Melon de Bourgogne or Melon is a variety of white grape grown primarily in the Loire Valley region of France. It is also grown in North America. It is best known through its use in the white wine Muscadet.
In the U.S., Federal law prevents "Muscadet" from being used for American-produced wine; only the full name of the grape, or the shortened "Melon" can be used.[1]