How do you tell Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle is acidity: Loin de l'Oeil is Medium while Muscadelle is Medium(−). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Loin de l'Oeil or Muscadelle higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Loin de l'Oeil is Medium and Muscadelle is Medium(−) for acidity.

Are Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle red or white?

Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle are both white grape varieties.

Loin de l'Oeil vs Muscadelle — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Loin de l'Oeil	Muscadelle
Acidity	Medium	Medium(−)
Body	Medium	Medium(+)
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Pale	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Medium(+)	Pronounced

Signature aromas

Loin de l'Oeil

applepearhoneysuckle

Muscadelle

honeysuckleacaciapeach

Common questions

How do you tell Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle is acidity: Loin de l'Oeil is Medium while Muscadelle is Medium(−). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Loin de l'Oeil or Muscadelle higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Loin de l'Oeil is Medium and Muscadelle is Medium(−) for acidity.
Are Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle red or white?: Loin de l'Oeil and Muscadelle are both white grape varieties.