Muscadet (France)
Muscadet is made on the grape Melon de Bourgogne.
It is a white wine from the region of Muscadet.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Seashell |
Citrus, Green Apple and Pear are typical Muscadet flavors.
With a hint of "Salty Ocean".
Profile
Muscadet is light, dry, and delicate with a slightly fizzy finish:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - Low | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Oysters |
 Shrimps |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Chips |
 Soft Cheese |
Muscadet pairs best with Seafood, Fried Fish, and Fried Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Oysters. Mussels
Clams. Shrimps.
Plain Fish. Sea Bass.
Fried Fish. French Fries.
Fish and Chips.
Cheese:
Brie. Gouda. Raclette.
Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
Soft Cheese. Washed-Rind Cheeses.
French Specialities:
Snails or Prawns with Garlic.
Roast Chicken with French Fries.
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
About Muscadet
Muscadet is made on the grape Melon de Bourgogne in the Muscadet wine region, which lies furthest in the French Loire Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Wine grapes have been planted in Muscadet since Roman times, but after a frost that killed most of the grapes in 1709, farmers began to plant Melon de Bourgogne. Today, this is the only permitted grape in this area.
These white wines are unparalleled in terms of style and quality for money.
Muscadet can compete with Chablis at a lower price.
Loire Wine Region
White Wines
Anjou Blanc
Chenin Blanc Dry
Chenin Blanc Sweet
Muscadet
Pouilly Fumé
Sancerre
Saumur Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Red Wines
Bourgueil
Chinon
Saumur Rouge
Saumur-Champigny
Rose Wines
Rosé d’Anjou
Rosé de Loire
Saumur Rosé
Sparkling Wines:
Primary Grapes:
35% Sauvignon Blanc
25% Chenin Blanc
15% Cabernet Franc
6% Melon de Bourgogne
5% Pinot Noir