Rivesaltes 1971 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

Tasting of Rivesaltes 1971 – Puig-Parahy

1. This 1971 Rivesaltes has a warm amber color.

1. The nose opens with luscious notes of fruit (cherries, prunes) which give way to velvety aromas of cocoa and rancio.

1. The palate is smooth and balanced with a harmonious blend of dark chocolate and spices.

1. Beautiful finish for this 1971 Rivesaltes with a nutty taste. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 90/100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1971

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 demonstrate such consistency over time, such continuity within the family, for nearly 7 centuries of history. We invite you to discover and taste this universe, which tells its story over more than 50 Rivesaltes vintages since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1971

The vinification of natural sweet wine comes from muscat grapes grown between land and sea, in the valleys of the Aspres bordering the fertile plain of Roussillon. These valleys shelter one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, together with work on yields, gives all the power and nobility characteristic of the natural sweet wines produced in this region. In addition to the long history of natural sweet wines, Domaine Puig-Parahÿ has been able to develop its estate by diversifying grape varieties and vinification methods to offer a wide range of wines.

In 1994, Georges Puig inherited the estate's vines. The soils are very varied: the first land is dominated by clay-limestone, the second by stony soil, and the last by a schist massif. This diversity of terroirs allows for a varied selection 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 continue to decrease due to the aging of the vines. This is why the Château has been replanting other vines for several years, also introducing new grape varieties such as Syrah.