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Winography

Muscadelle

mus-kah-DEL

Dry · White

A Bordeaux white used in small proportions to add Muscat-like perfume to sweet wine blends, particularly Sauternes. Despite its name, not a member of the Muscat family.

Globalplantings
1,595
hectares · 2023
Topcountry
France
91% of global total
Countriesgrown
2
across 2 continents
BodyMedium
LightFull
AcidityLow–Medium
LowHigh
KEY AROMAS
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