Mussuguet is a red produced by Château de Fontcreuse in Provence, France. Made from Syrah and Caladoc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 2 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Provence
Country: France
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Château de Fontcreuse is best known for white Cassis, but red is a rarity from the estate — a Syrah-Caladoc blend, deep violet in colour, with elegant, well-structured red and dark fruit lifted by a touch of vanilla oak.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Provence, France
Provence — a sun-drenched region in the far south-east of France, running along the Mediterranean coast, and the spiritual home of dry rosé.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Caladoc
A modern French crossing of Grenache and Malbec, bred by INRA in 1958 and released in 1974.
More wines
More red wines from Provence
- Les Hirondelles — Château Duvivier, Pays du Var
- Château Vignelaure — Château Vignelaure, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
- Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence La Chapelle Rouge — Château Pigoudet, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence
- Domaine La Tour des Vidaux — Domaine La Tour des Vidaux, Côtes de Provence
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mussuguet from?
Mussuguet is produced by Château de Fontcreuse in Provence, France.
What grapes are in Mussuguet?
Mussuguet is a blend of Syrah and Caladoc.