Mondeuse (France)
Mondeuse Noir is a French red wine grape from Savoie.
Typical Flavors
 Raspberry |
 Bitter Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Violets |
 Pepper |
 Damp Forest |
 Pencil Shavings |
Oak Added Flavors
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Cloves |
 Tobacco |
Juicy Berries and Spices are typical Mondeuse flavors.
With hints of Bitter Cherry, Violets and Damp Forest.
Profile
Mondeuse tends to be medium to full bodied:
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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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.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
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.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese. Goat. Cheddar. Gouda. Pecorino.
Blue. Camembert.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
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.
Savoie Wine Region
Savoie is a wine region in the French alps, south of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman).
Altesse (aka Roussette) produces the finest white wines in Savoie, while Jacquère is the most planted grape. These are the appellations in Savoie:
- Vin de Savoie AOP
White, red, rosé, and sparkling wines (mostly white), made from grape varieties Jacquère (50%), Altesse, Chasselas, Verdesse, Chardonnay, and Roussanne. - Rousette de Savoie AOP
White wines made from Altesse grapes. - Seysell AOP
Dry white and sparkling wines. - Crémant de Savoie AOP
Sparkling wines made in the traditional Méthode Champenoise.