2022 Lieu Dit Melon de Bourgogne – Premium French White Wine

Lieu Dit’s 2022 Melon de Bourgogne White Wine emerges from Santa Maria Valley’s storied Bien Nacido Vineyard—a hidden treasure nestled within California’s Central Coast region. This rare bottling reimagines France’s Muscadet grape in an American setting, delivering a crisp sip infused with coastal minerality and briny complexity reminiscent of ocean winds sweeping over stony terrain. Taste notes reveal zesty lime leaf mingling with ripe pear aromas before culminating in a refreshing finish evoking sea spray kissed stones—a sensory journey bridging continents through flavor.

Planted in 1973 on ungrafted roots amid Santa Maria Valley soils, these vines carry half-a-century of history shaped by an unexpected origin story: their presence here began as a case of mistaken identity long ago turned into California winemaking lore. The result is both timeless elegance captured in each bottle and modern innovation celebrating underappreciated varietals outside their traditional homeland.

For seafood lovers seeking an ideal match or anyone craving light-bodied whites that balance acidity with saline freshness, this wine pairs effortlessly with oysters on the half-shell or herb-roasted fish dishes—as guided by the label itself (no need to reinvent pairings here!). At 11.7% alcohol by volume, it offers approachable sophistication perfect for warm weather sipping or casual gatherings where subtlety shines brighter than boldness.

Lieu Dit’s Melon de Bourgogne stands apart among Central Coast offerings through its scarcity alone—a testament to Santa Maria Valley’s versatility—and delivers flavors rarely found stateside while honoring classic Loire traditions. A must-try for adventurous palates exploring beyond familiar varieties or collectors eager to taste history bottled alongside modern finesse.*

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