Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Alsace
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace.
More informations about the variety 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.
More informations about the region of Alsace
Capital of great French aromatic whites, most often dry and single-varietal. Straight, mineral Riesling (lemon, gunflint), opulent, exuberant Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), round, smoky Pinot Gris, floral, crisp Muscat, supple Pinot Blanc. Fine, fruity Crémants d'Alsace, exceptional sweet Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. 15,500 ha at the foot of the Vosges on varied soils, 51 Grands Crus since 1975.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- EarthPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle