Muscat de Rivesaltes 2001 Domaine Cazes
Muscat de Rivesaltes 2001 Domaine Cazes
Price: 70,83€
DESCRIPTION
History
Founded in 1895 in Rivesaltes, Maison Cazes is now an essential reference in Roussillon. Nestled at the foot of the Corbières, its 220-hectare vineyard rests on clay-limestone soils mixed with schist and rolled pebbles, providing an ideal terroir for producing exceptional Vins Doux Naturels. A pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture since 1997, the estate crafts authentic and precise cuvées that fully express the richness of Roussillon.
Vinification
Made from Muscat d’Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains, this wine is produced through direct pressing, low-temperature fermentation, and mutage in both liquid and solid phases to preserve natural sugars and the finest aromas. After a 24-hour skin maceration and careful aging, it reveals a full-bodied and balanced structure.
Tasting Notes
The 2001 Muscat de Rivesaltes delights with intense aromas of quince, candied citrus, and white fruits, enhanced by a subtle minty note on the finish. On the palate, it is concentrated and fresh, combining volume and elegance. Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, Roquefort, white fruit desserts, vanilla pastries, or can be enjoyed as a digestif. A wine for contemplation, rated 17.5/20 by Guide Bettane & Desseauve, showcasing the unique expertise of Cazes.
REGION
Roussillon
France
Le Rivesaltes est l’un des grands vins doux naturels du Roussillon. Issu principalement de Grenache, Macabeu et Malvoisie, il se décline en styles ambrés, tuilés, grenats ou rosés. Vieillis longuement, les vieux Rivesaltes révèlent des arômes uniques de fruits confits, de noix et de rancio, cette note oxydative recherchée par les amateurs. À leurs côtés, le Muscat de Rivesaltes qui dispose de son AOC propre depuis 1956, propose une autre facette tout en fraîcheur et en parfums de raisin, d’agrumes et de fleurs blanches. Ensemble, ils composent un patrimoine viticole rare, parfait pour les amateurs de vins de garde et de millésimes historiques.
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