Tasting notes
Sugar, Fruity, Alcohol, Body · Sweet
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickTarte Tatin with Warm Cinnamon ApplesDessert
Caramelized apples and buttery pastry mirror the wine's rich sweetness and fruitiness; warm spices accentuate aromatic notes while the caramel's silkiness complements the wine's medium body and low tannins.
- Grilled swordfish rolls with citrus sauce
Savory and smoky meat balances the intense sweetness of the wine; the citrus sauce reinforces the acidity and cleanses the palate between sips.
- Passion fruit semifreddo with almond brittleDessert
The exotic acidity of the fruit cleanses the palate of the sugary component, while the almond evokes mineral and fruity notes, creating a long, pleasantly fragrant, and intense finish.
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- Cured cheese with fig jam and walnuts
The creamy texture of the cheese and the sweetness of the jam balance the fruity and sugary liveliness of the wine, while the walnuts add a textural counterpoint and a slight bitterness.
- Creamy gorgonzola and caramelized pear risotto
Creamy and slightly savory, the dish enhances the fruity sweetness and soft structure of the wine, while the acidity prevents it from being cloying.
- Seared Pork Chop with Apple-Mustard Compote
Juicy pork and a tangy-sweet apple-mustard compote echo the wine's fruit-driven sweetness and moderate body; savory meat and piquant compote balance richness without needing tannic structure.
Storage potential between 2 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2024
Serve between 8°C and 10°C
Common varieties
Muscat Blanc
Muscat Blanc, also known as Muscat à Petits Grains, is an aromatic white grape variety widely cultivated in the south of France and around the world. It produces sweet and aromatic white wines, with intense aromas of muscat, flowers, and white-fleshed fruits.