Mondeuse (France)
Mondeuse Noir is a French red wine grape from Savoie.
Mondeuse Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Bitter Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Damp Forest |
 Pencil Shavings |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Cloves |
 Tobacco |
Juicy Berries and Spices are typical Mondeuse flavors.
With hints of Bitter Cherry, Violets and Damp Forest.
Mondeuse Profile
Mondeuse tends to be medium to full bodied:
| BODY: | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS: | High | ||
| FRUIT: | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High | ||
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Mondeuse Food Pairing
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Mondeuse is a mountain wine and pairs best with mountain food.
Mondeuse loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
Excellent Pairings
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
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About Mondeuse
Mondeuse originates from Savoie in Eastern France, close to Piedmont in Northern Italy.
The biggest challenge for Mondeuse is to reach ripeness in the foothills of the Alps.
Cold climate and difficulty to reach ripeness translate into low sugar levels and wines with a moderate ABV (% alcohol). Average percent of alcohol ranges between 12 and 12,5%.
Another cold climate effect is the high acidity and the vegetal-green aromas and flavors.
Often described with rustic taste and tannins.
Dna studies show that Mondeuse Blanche is related to Syrah, main grape in neighboring Côte du Rhône North.
Mondeuse is also DNA related to Corbeau (aka Douce Noir), Charbono in California and Bonarda in Argentina.
