Muscadelle is a white grape variety that is primarily grown in the Bordeaux region of France, as well as in Australia and California. It is often used as a blending grape in sweet wines, particularly Sauternes and other dessert wines.

Muscadelle is characterised by its fragrant, floral aroma, which can include notes of orange blossom, honey, and musk. It has a medium body and a moderate acidity, with flavours of apricot, peach, and tropical fruit.

When used in dessert wines, Muscadelle can add a rich, honeyed sweetness to the wine. Muscadelle is typically blended with other white grape varieties, such as Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, to produce sweet wines that are known for their complexity and richness.

These wines are often aged in oak barrels, which adds additional flavors of vanilla, nutmeg, and caramel. Muscadelle is also used in the production of dry white wines, particularly in Australia, where it is often blended with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

These wines are typically unoaked and are known for their crisp, refreshing acidity and citrus and tropical fruit flavours.