muscat

• Nom désignant un cépage de raisin blanc ou rouge à l'arôme prononcé et sucré, utilisé pour produire des raisins secs et des vins moelleux ou liquoreux, ou encore le vin issu de ce cépage.

A noun referring to a type of sweet aromatic grape used for making raisins and wine, or the wine produced from such grapes.

1. Grape varietyB1formal

   Any of several cultivated grapevines that produce sweet, aromatic white grapes, often used for making wine and raisins.

   Cépage muscat

   • The vineyard grows several varieties of muscat grapes.
   • Muscat grapes are known for their distinct sweetness and fragrance.
   • These muscat vines produce excellent fruit for dessert wines.

   Synonymesmuscatel

2. Wine typeB1formal

   A sweet, aromatic wine made from muscat grapes.

   Muscat (vin)

   • She ordered a glass of chilled muscat with her dessert.
   • Muscat is a popular choice for those who prefer sweet wines.
   • The sommelier recommended a bottle of muscat to accompany the fruit tart.

   Synonymesmuscatel

3. Raisin sourceB1formal

   A sweet aromatic grape used for producing raisins and dried fruit.

   raisin muscat

   • Muscat raisins are prized for their rich flavor.
   • The dried muscat grapes add sweetness to the cake.
   • They export muscat raisins to many countries.

   Synonymesmuscadelmuscatel