Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
More informations about the variety Muscadelle
Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 52% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 49% of Muscadelle
- CitrusPresent in 44% of Muscadelle
- EarthPresent in 39% of Muscadelle
- OakPresent in 31% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 29% of Muscadelle
- GrapefruitPresent in 28% of Muscadelle
- VegetalPresent in 28% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 26% of Muscadelle
- LemonPresent in 25% of Muscadelle
- PeachPresent in 20% of Muscadelle
- MineralityPresent in 20% of Muscadelle
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Muscadelle
- OakyPresent in 19% of Muscadelle
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Muscadelle
- PearPresent in 17% of Muscadelle
- Green applePresent in 17% of Muscadelle
- ApplesPresent in 16% of Muscadelle
- TropicalPresent in 16% of Muscadelle
- PineapplePresent in 15% of Muscadelle
News about the grape variety Muscadelle
Bordeaux innovators: Meet the names to know
When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021: report and top-scoring wines
Châteauneuf-du-Pape wasn’t hit as hard as some appellations, thanks in part to its proximity to the Rhône river, and its openness to the mistral wind. Nevertheless, volumes are down by around 20%. In some ways this feels like an old-fashioned vintage; measured alcohol, good acidity, strict tannins, and – when sufficiently ripe – this can make for an enjoyably fresh and balanced style. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 wines {"content":&quo ...
Scientists find new clues to ‘billion-dollar’ vine diseases
New research on grapevine trunk diseases has shown how fungi can collaborate to attack a vine via a kind of ‘extracellular bomb’. Antioxidants may help wineries to fight back, said the international group of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) have been of growing concern to vineyard owners in recent decades. Almost 20% of the world’s vineyards were affected, said the International Organisation for Vine & Wine in 2015. A 201 ...