Muscadet
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A dry white wine from the Loire Valley in France made from Melon de Bourgogne grapes
- noun
- /ˈmʌskəˌdeɪ/
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Muscadet
- During the wine tasting, we sampled a refreshing Muscadet that paired perfectly with the oysters.
- Muscadet or Sancerre
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My father relented, and instead of a jug of Chablis, he brought out a vintage Muscadet, flinty hard.
Fiction book (1992) -
This restaurant has an excellent selection of Muscadet to enjoy with seafood.
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I bought a bottle of Muscadet to serve with my dinner party, as it complements the fish well.
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Etymology
Muscadet comes from French and is named for a faint musk smell people found in the wine, with the ending -adet giving the idea of 'little musk'. It is a dry white wine from the Loire, usually made from the Melon de Bourgogne grape, so the name helps you remember its light, fresh aroma and why it pairs well with seafood.