What Is Muscadelle Wine?

Muscadelle is a white grape variety famous both as the third component of white Bordeaux wines, and as one of the constituent varieties used in the luscious sweet wines of northeastern Victoria in Australia. ... Muscadelle is also used in small quantities in the broad Entre-deux-Mers appellation's white wines.

What does Muscadelle taste like?

Muscadelle is an old white grape with origins in southwest France. Primarily used as a blending grape, muscadelle is productive and early-ripening. Its flavor is reminiscent of raisins and other sweet dried fruit.

Are Muscat and Muscadelle the same?

Muscadelle is from the Muscat family. The vines are miles apart and the Muscadelle is large berry and distinctively floral where Melon de Bourgogne is neutral and at best slightly nutty in retro nasal activity. Muscadet is a smaller berry and tighter bunch. Both wines when made well are quite good.