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muscadelle

muscadelle

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A white grape people use to make wine and the wine it makes
  • noun
  • /ˌmʌskəˈdɛl/
  • Specialized
: muscadela
  • Many wine lovers enjoy muscadelle for its unique flavor.

Examples

  • The dessert was served with a glass of muscadelle to enhance its sweetness.

  • French vineyards are famous for producing high-quality muscadelle wines.

  • Winemakers often blend muscadelle with other white grape varieties to create complex flavors.

  • The muscadelle grape is known for its aromatic qualities.

  • The vineyard specializes in producing high-quality wine from the muscadelle grape.

  • Many winemakers blend muscadelle with other varieties to enhance the aroma of their wines.

  • During the wine tasting, I particularly enjoyed the muscadelle for its floral notes and crisp finish.

Surface Forms

muscadelle singular
muscadelles plural

Etymology

The word muscadelle comes from French and is linked to musk, which means 'a sweet, warm smell'. That's why muscadelle is the name for a white grape and the wine it makes, and it helps you remember that these wines often have a light musky or floral smell.