Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Bordeaux Sec
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux Sec.
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
All Dry white wines produced in Gironde can claim the regional appellation Bordeaux sec. The 1977 decree specifies that white wines with an Alcohol content of between 10 and 13° and a sugar content of less than 4g/l must be labelled as dry Bordeaux. The Bordeaux dry wine area covers 6,500 hectares and produces an average of 383,000 hl of wine per year. Its soils are clay-limestone, clay-siliceous, made up of gravel, sand and silt.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- OakyPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- ButterPresent in 1% of Muscadelle