Fortificate Muscat de Rivesaltes aged in barrel
AOP Muscat de Rivesaltes 2009
Grape varieties :
70 % Muscat petit grain. Vineyard planted in 2000 in rocky, schistose soil, situated 200 meters high on land facing north.
30 % Muscat of Alexandria. The vineyard was planted in 1955 in earthy schistose soil, situated 120 meters high, on land facing north.
Vinification :
Hand picking. Pre-fermentation maceration for both varieties. Gentle pressing at 7 degrees. Settling after 48 hours. Fermentation maintained at 18 degrees until the fermentation is stopped by the addition of alcohol. Aging 60 months in old barrels.
Tasting :
Appearance : Brillant, deep gold.
Nose : Nose of beautiful complexity. Note of fresh verbena, orange peel and gingerbread.
Palate : Lush. The notes of verbena and orange peel are well balanced between freshness and liqueur.
Serve between 10 and 13 °C.
Our suggestions :
This wine will accompany very well a pan-fried foie gras.
