Muscat

About this grape variety

Muscat is one of the oldest known grape varieties in the Rhone valley, with evidence that it was grown here in Roman times.

It is relatively delicate, susceptible to fungal diseases, especially gray rot. It grows well in poor soils. The intensity and generosity of its fruit are most apparent when it is young.

Information

  • Nose

    One senses the grape of the variety; an aromatic aspect featuring white pepper, musky notes, with hints of exotic fruit and rose petals.

  • Palate

    Often dry, sharp and very aromatic

  • Origin

    Greece, Alsace, Drôme in France. Mentioned by Reymondin in Valais in 1798.

Muscat

31.3 ha out of 4675 ha, or 0.67%

Tasting profile

Fruity

Floral

Light

Fresh

Dry

96 wine producers cultivate this grape variety

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Other wines

Muscat is also known for its ability to produce other types of wine: sparkling, sweet and fortified.

wine cellar(s)

Taste this grape variety

Fully

18 wines from this cellar

Cave Le Grillon SA

The diversification of varieties that Jean-Michel Dorsaz quickly initiated mean that speciality wines occupy half of the plots.

Leuk-Susten

22 wines from this cellar

Leukersonne - Jörg Seewer AG

Jörg and Karin Seewer carry out high-quality work that prioritises the soil, the vines, the grapes, the wine, and their respect for nature.

Sion

27 wines from this cellar

Maison Gilliard

Maison Gilliard has created some iconic wines : Dôle des Monts in 1886, Fendant Les Murettes in 1921, and the legendary Porte de Novembre in 1960.

Your tasting profile

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apricots, citrus fruits, exotic or red fruits, almonds, etc.Fruity

violet, elder, lime, rose, etc.Floral

low in alcohol, low in tanninsLight

Medium-bodied

intense alcohol, acidity and aromasFull

dominated by acid, which gives the wine a fresh appearanceCrisp

Fresh

without acidity, round, smoothSoft

no residual sugarDry

Semi-sweet

mellow wine, fairly supple, fleshyRich

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