Muscadet

American  

[muhs-kuh-day, mys-ka-de] / ˌmʌs kəˈdeɪ, müs kaˈdɛ /

noun

1. a white grape grown especially in the lower Loire Valley region of France.

2. a dry white wine made from this grape.

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Muscadet British  

/ ˈmʌskəˌdeɪ, myskadɛ /

noun

1. a white grape, grown esp in the Loire valley, used for making wine

2. any of various dry white wines made from this grape

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Etymology

Origin of Muscadet

< French muscadet, Middle French: wine with musklike taste; see muscatel, -et

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Example Sentences

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Muscadet

Muscadet mirrors the marina freshness of oysters while adding the light richness of lees contact making a harmonious pairing.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2023

I find the combination creates a metallic taste and prefer Chablis or Muscadet.

From New York Times ● May 19, 2022

So the labeling here puts the word Muscadet in small print on the back label, and the burgundy-style broad shouldered bottle suggests a fleshier wine.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 6, 2021

We select a lovely Muscadet French wine to accompany the main course, which for me is the scallop entree, prepped to perfection.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2017

Madame Manec pours sherry or cider or Muscadet; someone sits stationed by the door to serve as sentry.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

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