Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Guyenne
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Guyenne.
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 South West
45 kilometres east of Bordeaux, Blasimon is perched on a hillside overlooking the Gamage, a tributary of the Dordogne. Its hilly sites and its calm make it an ideal place to relax. A Village of medieval origin, its origin reflects the traditional organization of the bastides. The city conceals one of the Romanesque jewels of the Gironde, the Benedictine abbey of the X-XIII th centuries.
What are the typical flavors of the Muscadelle grape variety?
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- EarthPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Muscadelle
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- OakPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- ApricotPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
- MelonPresent in 1% of Muscadelle
News about the grape variety Muscadelle
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