Wines made from Muscadelle grapes of Saint-Sardos
Discover the best wines made with Muscadelle as a single variety or as a blend of Saint-Sardos.
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.
Southwest AOC (Tarn-et-Garonne, 2011) between Toulouse and Montauban, the only French appellation pairing Syrah and Tannat as main varieties. Syrah (≥40%) brings blackberry, violet, pepper and garrigue, velvety tannins. Tannat (≥20%) adds intense dark fruit, liquorice and a smoky note, firm tannins and ageing potential. Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Gamay complement.