Rivesaltes 1975 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

  Tasting of Rivesaltes 1975 – Puig-Parahy

1. This 1975 Rivesaltes has a warm amber color.

1. Nose with aromas of prunes, figs, and toasted walnuts. We also detected subtle notes of dark chocolate.

1. This vintage is a treat. The oxidation reveals rich and smooth aromas of caramelized hazelnuts and chocolate on the palate.

1. The finish of this 1975 Rivesaltes offers an astonishing length. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 95 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1975

The entire Cap Vintage team is proud to launch its range of natural sweet wines with 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 world that spans its history over 50 Rivesaltes vintages since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1975

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 most arid climates in France, which, combined with efforts on yields, gives these wines 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 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 there are very varied: the first 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 selection of grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare but are continuously 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.