Mondeuse (France)
Mondeuse Noir is a French red wine grape from Savoie.
Mondeuse Flavors
Juicy Berries and Spices are typical Mondeuse flavors.
With hints of Bitter Cherry, Violets and Damp Forest.
 Raspberry |
 Bitter Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Damp Forest |
 Graphite |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Cloves |
 Tobacco |
Mondeuse Profile
Mondeuse tends to be medium to full bodied:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-18°C (61-64°F) |
Mondeuse Food Pairing
Mondeuse is a mountain wine and pairs best with mountain food. It loves Roasted Lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
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.
The Ideal Glass for Mondeuse
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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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.
Wine Region Savoie
Savoie vineyard under Mont Blanc
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Domaine De L'idylle vineyard in Savoie
Climate
The alpine climate is cool, with significant temperature variations between day and night, which contributes to the freshness and acidity of the wines produced in the region.
Soil
The vineyards of Savoie are often planted on steep slopes, taking advantage of the varied altitudes and exposures.
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