Muscadelle vs Roussanne
Compare Muscadelle and Roussanne: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Muscadelle | Roussanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1612 | 3563 |
| Average rating | 3.77 / 5 | 3.83 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, Australia, United States, Hungary | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Canada |
Muscadelle
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
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Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
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