Grape Variety: Muscadelle du Bordelais
| Variety Name | Muscadelle du Bordelais |
|---|---|
| Countries of Origin | Unknown, but most closely associated with California |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| References | |
| Berry Color | White |
| Uses | Wine |
| Comments | The following description of this variety is taken from an article authored by Gerald Dangl, Manager, FPS Plant Identification Lab, in the 2009 FPS Grape Program Newsletter (October 2009): This variety is not the same grape as the Muscadelle grown in the Bordeaux and Bergerac regions of France. The two varieties are related in name only. Muscadelle du Bordelais is really known only in California. Its origin is not known though it does have a slight muscat flavor, unlike the French Muscadelle. Muscadelle du Bordelais is one parent of Emerald Riesling, a release from Dr. Harold Olmo's breeding program at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Olmo's records refer to Muscadelle du Bordelais as 'Muscadelle CA', clearly emphasizing that the parent was not the Muscadelle of France. French grape expert Pierre Galet observed the differences between Muscadelle du Bordelais and the true Muscadelle when he visited California. |
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