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Grape Variety: Muscadet

Geography: Home is the Loire Valley in France.



Viticulture: Thrives in the cooler climate of the Loire Valley.

Varietal/Blend: Mainly used as a varietal grape.

Flavor & Character: Has fairly neutral, sometimes almost bland, flavors. Hints of apple and gooseberry.

Vinification: Attempts to oak age Muscadet are not always successful. The grape tends to have insufficient structure and body to assimilate the oak.

Style: Good Muscadet is firm and dry with a steely acidity and freshness. Muscadet Primeur should be drunk young.

Body, Dry/Sweet: Light bodied, crisp and dry.

Notes: Has been described as an ''easy-going, all-purpose white wine.''

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