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Muscat De Rivesaltes Aged In Oak Barrels 2012
50% Muscat of Alexandria, 50% Muscat small grains.
The qualitative will imposes us yields lower than 20Hl/ha. Production available: 4,000 bottles per vintage (currently 2012)
TERROIR:
At an altitude of 100 to 200 meters, the clay-limestone hillsides with a schistous subsoil are facing south and take full advantage of the benefits of the sun and the Tramontane. This terroir brings a very nice minerality and a spicy finish.
HARVEST AND VINIFICATION:
A selective and rigorous sorting is carried out during the manual harvest. Dandruff maceration allows maximum extraction. Cold settling and controlled fermentation at 16°C are the aromatic guarantees of this Muscat de Rivesaltes.
Fermentation is stopped by adding 7% pure alcohol and the residual sugars are around 115g.
Aging in oak barrels brings a high quality aromatic concentration and a great presence in the mouth, very supple and very long.
ADVICE FROM THE VINEYARD
This Muscat de Rivesaltes is a silky and very subtle wine with a very nice balance between residual fruit sugar, alcohol and aromas. Not thick, very silky and with a nice freshness. Aromas of vanilla, citrus fruits, nuts and apricot bring smoothness and sensuality to this drink of the gods.
As an aperitif, serve it very chilled (6 to 8°C): your virgin palate in the morning will appreciate this aromatic explosion when you warm it up in your mouth.
On desserts, it will go perfectly with all chocolate, walnut and almond cakes. It can also seduce you on the cheese platter and on foie gras.
This wine is the ideal companion at the end of a meal (chocolate fondant, almond or walnut cakes) and also with simple baked apples with vanilla ice cream.
