Muscat de Rivesaltes 2023 Batch 6 Bottles 75cl

The Rivesaltes appellation takes its name from the town of Rivesaltes, which means "high banks" in Catalan. Crossed by 3 rivers - the Agly, the Têt and the Tech - which have shaped a relief of stepped terraces and hills, the Rivesaltes vineyards cover extremely diverse soils.
The vineyards are made up of numerous small terraced plots located on the slopes of the natural geological cirque in which the village of Tautavel, steeped in history, lies.

Ideal at 10°C, as an aperitif with Roquefort or or strong-tasting cheeses.

The grapes are harvested when ripe, then pressed directly on arrival at the winery. The must is cold settled and rested for 48 hours, before alcoholic fermentation takes place at low temperature in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.

The special feature of this wine is "mutage" (the addition of alcohol to the must), which stops the fermentation process. The result is a wine with a natural sweetness, derived from the sugars in the grapes that have not fully fermented. The wine is bottled in the spring.

The color is golden yellow, the nose reveals notes of candied fruit. On the palate, this cuvée reveals aromas aromas of orange jam and currants. with a fruity attack that evolves into a long finish a long finish marked by muscatel notes.

Keep out of the sun and at a constant temperature.