Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Sauternes
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Sauternes.
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
Iconic Bordeaux AOC for noble sweet wines, left bank of the Garonne. Golden whites with signature notes of honey, candied apricot, exotic fruit, orange peel, saffron and a finish tightened by chiselled acidity, opulent yet nervy palate — a great age-worthy wine of emotion. Botrytised Semillon dominates (Ciron 'noble rot') concentrating sugars, Sauvignon Blanc adds vivacity, Muscadelle perfume. ~1,416 ha across 5 villages.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 79% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 76% of Muscadelle
- HoneyPresent in 75% of Muscadelle
- OakPresent in 71% of Muscadelle
- Non oakPresent in 67% of Muscadelle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 65% of Muscadelle
- ApricotPresent in 62% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 61% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 55% of Muscadelle
- PeachPresent in 53% of Muscadelle
- Dried fruitPresent in 52% of Muscadelle
- OrangePresent in 49% of Muscadelle
- SpicesPresent in 49% of Muscadelle
- FloralPresent in 42% of Muscadelle
- MarmaladePresent in 41% of Muscadelle
- PineapplePresent in 40% of Muscadelle
- CitrusPresent in 40% of Muscadelle
- VegetalPresent in 40% of Muscadelle
- VanillaPresent in 36% of Muscadelle
- RaisinPresent in 34% of Muscadelle