Rivesaltes 1963 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

1. This 1963 Rivesaltes has a honeyed color with clear reflections, hinting at a dry rancio aroma.

1. Powerful nose with distinct notes of hazelnuts and raisins.

1. Its palate has a well-marked attack with a very present Muscat tone.

1. The finish of this 1963 Rivesaltes is long and intense, dominated by rancio aromas.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1963

The entire Cap Vintage team is proud to open 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 taste this universe, which traces its history over more than 50 vintages in Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1963

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

In 1994, Georges Puig inherited the estate's vineyards. The soils are very varied: the first type of soil 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 planting of grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare but are steadily decreasing 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.