Muscadet

American  

[muhs-kuh-dey, 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  

/ myskadɛ, ˈmʌskəˌdeɪ /

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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2023

We also have an intriguing natural wine made from melon, the grape of Muscadet, and a robust Sicilian red ideal for hearty autumn fare.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022

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

So, some trophies: Current vintages of Chateau de Breze’s Saumur Clos de la Rue is here, as is the Muscadet “Gaia” from Jerome Bretaudeau; both rarities, and we haven’t even left the Loire Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 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