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Synonyms
Muscadelle is a white grape variety, with its roots in Bordeaux, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to floral, grape, raisin, caramel, butterscotch and dried fruits.
It is planted most seriously in Bordeaux, Victoria and Monbazillac.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warmer climates.
It blends readily with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
On other labels it goes by Sauvignon Vert, Topaque and Tokay.
At the table it suits steamed crabs (dry), pumpkin pie (sweet) and stilton blue cheese (fortified).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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steamed crabs (dry)
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pumpkin pie (sweet)
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Stilton blue cheese (fortified)
Also labelled.
Sauvignon Vert, Topaque, Tokay.
Bottles to look for.
- Albert de Conti 'Conti-ne Perigourdine', Bergerac Sec, France
- All Saints Estate Museum Muscadelle, Rutherglen, Australia
- All Saints Estate Rare Tokay, Rutherglen, Australia
- Brown Brothers Moscato White Gold, King Valley, Australia
- Buller Wines Calliope Rare Tokay, Rutherglen, Australia
- Buller Wines Fine Old Tokay, Victoria, Australia
- Buller Wines Premium Fine Tokay, Victoria, Australia
- Campbells Isabella Rare Rutherglen Topaque, Rutherglen, Australia
Muscadelle: common questions
01.What does Muscadelle taste like?+
Muscadelle tastes of floral, grape, raisin, caramel, butterscotch and dried fruits, plus one more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, medium-sweet and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Muscadelle from?+
Muscadelle originates in Bordeaux, France.
03.Where is Muscadelle grown?+
The key regions for Muscadelle are Bordeaux, Victoria and Monbazillac.
04.What food pairs with Muscadelle?+
Pour it with steamed crabs (dry), pumpkin pie (sweet) and stilton blue cheese (fortified).
05.What else is Muscadelle called?+
Muscadelle is also labelled Sauvignon Vert, Topaque and Tokay.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.