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; muscatel, -et

Example Sentences

Muscadet is a dry white from the westernmost side of the Loire valley, right by the Atlantic ocean.

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

Muscadet, the crisp white wine from the region near the mouth of the Loire River, is a traditional match for oysters on the half shell.

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