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

98 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

Conthey

12 wines from this cellar

Les 3 Saints

Les 3 Saints cellar is a young cellar. Founded in 2008 by Damien Roh, it is still in the process of developing.

Saillon

11 wines from this cellar

Cave des Remparts

Yvon Cheseaux works in the cellar with his daughter Manon, while the rest of the family is always ready to help.

Salquenen

21 wines from this cellar

De Canali

The commitment of the third generation to this harmonious approach to winemaking is underpinned by their trust in the self-regulating forces of nature.

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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