Muscadet May hasn’t just charmed restaurants and retailers in Boston, the press is on board with these mineral-driven wines as well! Here are some of our favorite Melon de Bourgogne articles this month.
Sur Lie and Bottle Aged Muscadet in May (Wine-zag.com)
Muscadet Month: The Older Mysteries (The Passionate Foodie)
Muscadet May in Boston (Tasting Panel)
While we have been singing the praises of Muscadet and oysters as a match made in heaven, we should also mention that this refreshing white wine from the Loire Valley pairs just as wonderfully with many other foods.
Of course, a product of the maritime climate in Pays Nantais, Muscadet with its refreshing acidity is a delicious accompaniment for other seafood, such as lobster, shrimp and crab. It also pairs nicely with sushi and sashimi. Because of its freshness, Muscadet is a fantastic wine choice for vegetarian cuisine, including citrus fruits and grilled fresh vegetables.
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Earlier this week, we told you about Muscadet, a dry white wine from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, and mentioned that the appellation has three regional sub-appellations within. The largest and most significant of those is Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The region is named after the two rivers that flow through the area, the Sèvre and the Maine.
The Muscadet Sèvre et Maine region alone accounts for more than three quarters of Muscadet production and produces more wine...