White Wines of Northern France
Flowing from the Atlantic to Vouvray, to the Loire... This article will truly wet your whistle, and all while learning more about these delicious wines! With Eveline holding your hand.
How well do you know your northern French white wines and their regions?
In this article, we will navigate along a relatively tight latitude band of 47 to 49 degrees North within France. Let’s flow from the Atlantic with Muscadet wine to Chenin Blanc sparkling wines in Vouvray, Loire, and end with Alsatian Pinot Gris. Salivating yet?
a) Melon de Bourgogne - the Grape That Refused to Die
Muscadet wine, a tale of two styles, survival of the fittest, and more!
The Pays Nantais in the Loire Valley is known for its cool Atlantic climate and its Muscadet wine, made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape. Although this grape was grown near Nantes in the 17th century, its survival instinct during the Great Frost of 1709 is what set its dominant position in the region – a status it still holds today.
b) Wine Mishaps Series: Getting Fizzy with Sparkling Cork Woes
‘Pour’ decisions lead to unexpected popping off!
A sparkling wine bottle is a pressure vessel. It can hold as much as 500-600 kPa of pressure. The cage around the cork is there for a reason!
Learn more about corks and how to open a bottle with confidence.
c) Alsace has German Roots, French Flair & is Home to Pinot Grigio's Fancy Cousin
Ping-pong, passports, bilingual grapes, and more!
Have you ever visited the wonderfully cute towns of Alsace?
Are its Alsatian true roots German or French? Both perhaps? Explore Alsace’s rich history and how it has influenced what grapes are grown there. Its enticing Pinot Gris wine is such a great food wine!
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