Fortificate Muscat de Rivesaltes
AOP Muscat de Rivesaltes 2015
Grape varieties :
50 % Muscat petit grain. Vineyard planted in 2000 in rocky, schistose soil, situated 200 meters high on land facing north.
50 % 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 nine month in stainless steel vats.
Tasting :
Appearance : Brilliant, pale gold.
Nose : Aroma of fresh fruit, and citrus fruit.
Palate : Lush, notes of exotic fruit well-balanced. Nice freshness, citrus fruit, grapefruit, berries of grapes.
Serve between 10 and 13 °C.
Our suggestions :
This fine, elegant wine accompanies pan-seared foie gras, dried figs stuffed with foie gras, as wells biscuits and desserts.
