Organic Muscat Blanc

Gróf Degenfeld Organic Muscat Blanc is a vibrant, organically certified and vegan-friendly wine that highlights the elegance and purity of the Tokaj region. Its fruit comes from two distinctive vineyards. In Mezőzombor’s Galambos-dűlő, brown forest soil enriched with loess patches lies over rhyolite and rhyolite tuff, lending tension and clarity to the wine. The Tarcal-based Terézia-dűlő combines loess and brown forest soil on a perlite cone, contributing aromatic finesse and a lifted floral profile.

The vineyards were replanted between 1999 and 2010 with modern spacing and 2-bud spur pruning, ensuring controlled yields of 1.5 kg per vine. All parcels have been under organic cultivation since 2009, allowing the Muscat Blanc variety to express itself with exceptional purity.

The 2023 vintage brought a cool, unpredictable spring and a humid, challenging summer with slow ripening. An unusually warm and extended autumn followed, before heavy rainfall set in. Botrytis appeared early and broadly across the region, but the Muscat Blanc destined for this off-dry style was harvested earlier, in mid-September, from healthy, technically mature clusters.

After one hour of skin contact, the must was gently pressed in a pneumatic press, fermented with selected organic yeasts in stainless steel tanks, then bottled to preserve its freshness.

The wine opens with lively aromas of grape, elderflower, ripe yellow apple and quince. On the palate, classic Muscat Blanc character takes the lead—fragrant, fresh and fruit-driven—supported by an excellent balance of sugar and acidity. The sip is full-bodied and substantial, finishing moderately long and clean.

It is an ideal aperitif and pairs beautifully with salads dressed with vinegar, as well as herb-seasoned grilled poultry. Its refreshing style also makes it a natural companion for warm summer evenings. Best served at 10 °C.

FACTS
Variety: 100% Muscat Blanc
Type: off-dry
Alcohol: 11.0%
Residual sugar: 9.8 g/l
Titratable acidity: 6.6 g/l
Certification: organic, vegan
Award: Gold medal, Muscats du Monde 2024