Rivesaltes 1953 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

Tasting Notes for Rivesaltes 1953 – Puig-Parahy

1. This 1953 Rivesaltes displays a honeyed color with bright reflections, hinting at a dry rancio aroma.

1. Powerful nose with very pronounced notes of hazelnuts and raisins.

1. The palate has a well-defined attack with a muscat tone that remains very present.

1. The finish of this 1953 Rivesaltes is long and intense, dominated by rancio aromas. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 94/100 from Parker and 18/20 from the Revue de Vins de France.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1953

The entire Cap Vintage team is proud to introduce its range of natural sweet wines with the Rivesaltes from Domaine Puig-Parahy.

Few estates can boast such consistency over time, such continuity within the family fold, for nearly 7 centuries of history. We invite you to discover and savor this universe, which traces its history over 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1953

The vinification of natural sweet wines comes from Muscats cultivated between land and sea, in the Aspres valleys bordering the fertile plain of Roussillon. These valleys host one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, combined with yield management, imparts all the power and nobility characteristic of the natural sweet wines produced in this region. Beyond the rich history of natural sweet wines, Domaine Puig-Parahÿ has successfully evolved its estate by diversifying grape varieties and winemaking methods to offer a wide range of wines.

In 1994, Georges Puig inherited the estate's vines. The soils are very varied: the first type of land is dominated by clay-limestone, the second by a stony terroir, and the last by a schist massif. This diversity of terroirs allows for a varied grape blend: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare, but continue to decrease due to the aging of the vines. For this reason, the Château has been replanting other vines for several years, also introducing new grape varieties such as Syrah.