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.
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.
Bordeaux AOC dedicated to dry whites (~6,000 ha, residual sugar <4 g/l), temperate oceanic climate, varied soils (gravel, clay-limestone). Signature Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as white kings: lively and fruity with citrus, grapefruit, passion fruit, peach, boxwood, honey and lemon touch, Semillon adding roundness. Floral Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris as complements. Fresh and lively style with pale gold robe and green reflections, perfect as aperitif or with fish.