Wines made from Müller-Thurgau grapes of Calvados
Discover the best wines made with Müller-Thurgau as a single variety or as a blend of Calvados.
Light, aromatic whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, with muscat-like aromas of white flowers, apple, citrus, peach and honeyed notes. Made as easy dry whites, popular semi-dry wines and some sparkling cuvées. Widely planted in Germany (Rheinhessen, Baden), northern Italy (Alto Adige, Trentino), Austria, Switzerland, Hungary and Japan. Cross of riesling × madeleine royale created in 1882 by Hermann Müller in Geisenheim.
Historic Normandy AOC cider brandy with three appellations (Calvados, Pays d'Auge and Domfrontais). Distillation in column still or double distillation (Pays d'Auge), aged ≥2 years in oak. Amber to mahogany robe, full bouquet of ripe apple, cooked fruits, vanilla, honey, toasted dried fruits and woody-spice touch. Domfrontais (≥30% pears) more floral.