Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Crémant de Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Crémant de Bordeaux.
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 (1990) in traditional method, aged in underground quarries of Garonne and Dordogne. Fine sparkling whites with signature notes of white apple, pear, citrus, white flowers, brioche and an almond touch, fine bubbles and taut palate — Sémillon brings roundness, Sauvignon vivacity, Muscadelle aromatics. Cabernet Franc and Merlot rosés fruity. Affordable alternative to Champagne, festive wine with excellent value for money.