Mondeuse (France)

Mondeuse Noir is a French red wine grape from Savoie.

Typical Flavors


Raspberry
Raspberry		 Bitter Cherry
Bitter
Cherry		 Cherry
Black
Cherry		 Plum
Plum

Violets
Violets		 Pepper
Pepper		 Forest Leaves
Damp Forest		 Graphite
Pencil Shavings

Oak Added Flavors

Vanilla
Vanilla		 Cinnamon
Cinnamon		 Cloves
Cloves		 Tobacco
Tobacco

Juicy Berries and Spices are typical flavors.

With hints of Bitter Cherry, Violets and Damp Forest.

Profile

Mondeuse tends to be medium to full bodied:

BODYMedium - Full
TANNINSHigh
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
16-18°C (61-64°F)

Food Pairing


Mushroom
Mushroom		 Hamburger
Hamburger		 Ham
Ham		 Soup
Casseroles

Pork
Pork		 Lamb
Lamb		 Veal
Veal		 Beef
Beef

is a mountain wine and pairs best with mountain food.

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.

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.