Muscadelle vs Viognier
Compare Muscadelle and Viognier: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Muscadelle | Viognier | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | blanc | blanc |
| Number of wines | 1612 | 9558 |
| Average rating | 3.77 / 5 | 3.76 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, South Africa, Australia, United States, Hungary | France, United States, South Africa, Australia, Italy |
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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Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
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