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Molette

Molette is a white French wine grape planted primarily in the Savoie region. As a varietal wine, Molette tends to produce neutral tasting wine so it is often blended with Roussette to add more complexity.

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Molette
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledsee list of synonyms
OriginFrance
VIVC number7898

Molette (French pronunciation: [mɔlɛt] ⓘ) is a white French wine grape planted primarily in the Savoie region. As a varietal wine, Molette tends to produce neutral tasting wine so it is often blended with Roussette to add more complexity.1

DNA analysis has revealed Molette to be a cross between Gouais blanc and an unidentified grape variety.2

Synonyms

Molette is also known under the synonyms Molette blanche and Molette de Seyssel.2

Molette is also used as a synonym for Mondeuse blanche and Mondeuse noire. Furthermore, Molette noire is a synonym of Mondeuse noire and Molette de Montmelian is a synonym of Jacquère.

References

References

  1. J. Robinson Jancis Robinson's Wine Course Third Edition pg 113 Abbeville Press 2003 ISBN 0-7892-0883-0
  2. Molette Archived 2012-05-13 at the Wayback Machine, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-12-03