Molette

French wine grape

Molette

Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin| Blanc
Species| Vitis vinifera
Also called| see list of synonyms
Origin| France
VIVC number| 7898

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

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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

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