Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Sauternes - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Sauternes.
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
Sauternes, 65 km South of Bordeaux, is a Village renowned for its high quality Sweet wines. Although some wineries produce Dry wines, they sell them under other appellations than Sauternes, which is specific to sweet wines. The village is surrounded on all sides by vineyards, the best of which produce some of the most prestigious, long-lasting and expensive dessert wines in the world. A half bottle of premium, aged Sauternes from a good Vintage can sell for over $1,000.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 8% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Muscadelle
- HoneyPresent in 5% of Muscadelle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Muscadelle
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- PeachPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- ApricotPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- OakPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- FloralPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- HoneysucklePresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MelonPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- LemonPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- RaisinPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MushroomPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- CantaloupePresent in 1% of Muscadelle