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
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 Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 54% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 52% of Muscadelle
- CitrusPresent in 48% of Muscadelle
- EarthPresent in 42% of Muscadelle
- OakPresent in 35% of Muscadelle
- VegetalPresent in 32% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 32% of Muscadelle
- GrapefruitPresent in 30% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 30% of Muscadelle
- LemonPresent in 27% of Muscadelle
- PeachPresent in 24% of Muscadelle
- MineralityPresent in 24% of Muscadelle
- SpicesPresent in 23% of Muscadelle
- PearPresent in 21% of Muscadelle
- Non oakPresent in 21% of Muscadelle
- OakyPresent in 21% of Muscadelle
- TropicalPresent in 20% of Muscadelle
- ApplesPresent in 20% of Muscadelle
- Green applePresent in 20% of Muscadelle
- PineapplePresent in 18% of Muscadelle