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Muscadelle

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. Mainly used in sweet wines, its grapey, floral characteristics have led it to be named after the Muscat grape family, but to which it's unrelated.

General Characteristics

Colour: White

Dryness: Sweet

Tannin: Low(0-10%)

Body: Medium (+)

Acidity: High

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

Flavours: Nectarine Peach White Peach Apple Green Apple Jackfruit Mango Pineapple Grapefruit Lemon Lime Prune Raisin Blossom Elderflower White Flower Eucalyptus Menthol Mint Beeswax Honey Wet Chalk Wet Stone Chamomile Jasmine

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