Mondeuse vs Persan
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Mondeuse and Persan is alcohol: Mondeuse is High while Persan is Low. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
MondeusePersan
Step 02
Mondeuse vs Persan
Compare structure side by side, then resolve the close-call with the right separator.
Primary separator
Mondeuse leans peppery dark-fruit alpine profile with high acidity and firm tannin; Persan leans high-acid alpine dark-fruit profile with pepper and fine grip.
Train this pair →Aroma Markers
Shared signature markers
- black pepper
- violet
Mondeuse more likely markers
- juniper
Persan more likely markers
- blackberry
Decision Cues
Most useful separators
- Mondeuse leans peppery dark-fruit alpine profile with high acidity and firm tannin; Persan leans high-acid alpine dark-fruit profile with pepper and fine grip.
High-signal differences
- Body: Mondeuse slightly higher (Medium(+) vs Medium).
- Alcohol: Mondeuse much higher (High vs Low).
Structure fingerprint
MondeusePersan
Acidity
High
High
Tannin
Medium(+)
Medium(+)
Body
Medium(+)
Medium
Alcohol
High
Low
Color intensity
Medium
Medium
Aromatic intensity
Medium(+)
Medium(+)
Reference context
Shared classic regions
- Savoie
Mondeuse
Classic regions:
- Arbin
- Bugey
Style examples:
- Savoie Arbin Mondeuse
- Alpine spicy red with high-acid structure
- Medium-bodied savory-fruited mountain red
Persan
Classic regions:
- Isere
- Maurienne
Style examples:
- Savoie Persan varietal
- Alpine blend including Persan
- Alpine red with vivid acidity, fine tannin, and peppery dark fruit
Common questions
How do you tell Mondeuse and Persan apart in a blind tasting?
The clearest separator between Mondeuse and Persan is alcohol: Mondeuse is High while Persan is Low. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Mondeuse or Persan higher in alcohol?
On the WSET ladder, Mondeuse is High and Persan is Low for alcohol.
Are Mondeuse and Persan red or white?
Mondeuse and Persan are both red grape varieties.