Floral aromas
A minor variety due to its growing requirements and mediocre results, it is much appreciated for its floral notes. Similar to Muscat, though more delicate and less penetrating, Muscadelle has notes of slightly musky orange accompanied by a range of floral notes. The other quality of Muscadelle is its low acidity as compared to Sauvignon, which adds roundness when blended with livelier varieties.
Rich aromas well worth the effort
Not very vigorous, Muscadelle ripens relatively slowly. Very sensitive to rot and other diseases, harvesting this variety is a delicate affair, done in several rounds with varying results.
But Muscadelle's aromatic richness, much appreciated by wine lovers, is well worth the effort. Muscadelle is an integral component of the prized blends of sweet white wines from Bordeaux, but it is also used in dry white wines, especially in the Entre-Deux-Mers and Côtes de Bordeaux terroirs.
