Which grape is used in Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

Which grape is used in Muscadet Sevre et Maine?

• A. Chardonnay
• B. Pinot Gris
• C. Melon de Bourgogne
• D. Sauvignon Blanc

Answer: (C)

The grape used in Muscadet Sevre et Maine is Melon de Bourgogne. This white variety is the defining grape of the Loire’s Muscadet wines, producing a crisp, light-bodied, high-acid wine with lemony and mineral notes. Many Muscadets are aged on the lees (sur lie), which can add complexity and a slight creamy texture while preserving the wine’s refreshing character. The other grapes listed—Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris—are not the varieties permitted for this appellation, so they wouldn’t be labeled Muscadet Sevre et Maine even though they are used in other regions and styles.

The grape used in Muscadet Sevre et Maine is Melon de Bourgogne. This white variety is the defining grape of the Loire’s Muscadet wines, producing a crisp, light-bodied, high-acid wine with lemony and mineral notes. Many Muscadets are aged on the lees (sur lie), which can add complexity and a slight creamy texture while preserving the wine’s refreshing character. The other grapes listed—Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Gris—are not the varieties permitted for this appellation, so they wouldn’t be labeled Muscadet Sevre et Maine even though they are used in other regions and styles.