Meunier
Pronunciation: –
Synonyms: – Farineux, Norin Enfariné, Mullerrebe, Muller-Traube, Dusty Miller, Schwarzriesling, Samtrot(related)
Grown: – Champagne, Loire(Orleans), Germany(Wurttemberg, Baden, Pfalz, Franken), Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA.
Appellations: – Used massively in Champagne. Especially in the Aube region.
Images: – Meunier
History: – Mutation of Pinot Noir
Flavours: – Useful in Champagne blend as matures faster giving softness, fatness and round fruit early in blend. Can be smoky in still wines.
Misc interest: –
- Meunier leaves are downy on the underside giving the name Meunier (Miller).
- Used in Wurttemberg for local speciality pink wine Schillerwein.
Viticulture: – Buds late & ripens early
Vinification: –
Snippet: – Most used as blending partner for Chardonnay & Pinot Noir in Champagne or sparkling wines worldwide.
