Domaine la Grapp'A - Melon 2023
Melon 2023 from Domaine de la Grapp’A is a singular and vibrant white wine that highlights the Melon à Queue Rouge grape variety in a free, precise, and deeply Jura-inspired interpretation. The pale yellow color with slightly golden reflections announces a bright and lively wine. The nose opens with clear aromas of fresh apple, crisp pear, and delicate citrus, complemented by subtle floral notes and a very fine herbal touch. Upon aeration, nuances of wet stone and a slightly saline sensation appear, reflecting the work on living soils and respectful vinification. The whole is pure, upright, and expressive, without artifice or heaviness, with a true sense of naturalness. From the first sniff, the wine imposes an impression of freshness and sincerity.
On the palate, the attack is frank and energetic, supported by a lively acidity that structures the wine with great precision. The texture is slender and fluid, while maintaining a beautiful presence in the mid-palate. Flavors of white fruits and citrus continue over a clear mineral framework, slightly saline, which brings length and relief. The natural vinification and measured aging allow the grape variety to express itself without disguise, in a faithful reading of the vintage. The palate remains taut, digestible, and very refreshing, with a constant sensation of purity. The finish is long, straight, and thirst-quenching, marked by lemon, stone, and a fine noble bitterness.
Melon 2023 is a simple and precise gastronomic wine, equally at ease as an aperitif or at the table. It ideally accompanies seafood, grilled fish, fresh vegetarian cuisine, or fresh cheeses. Its natural tension and drinkability make it a particularly pleasant wine in its youth. Served around 10 to 11 °C, it fully reveals its brightness and energy. To be enjoyed young to benefit from its liveliness, while being able to evolve slightly towards more mineral notes. It is a free, upright, and sincere white, faithful to the committed and artisanal spirit of Domaine de la Grapp’A.
Grape variety: 100% Melon à Queue Rouge
