Rivesaltes 1977 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

 Tasting notes for Rivesaltes 1977 – Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1977 has a honey-colored hue with clear reflections that hint at a dry rancio aroma.

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

1. The palate has a strong attack marked by a very present muscat tone.

1. The finish of this Rivesaltes 1977 is long and intense, dominated by rancio aromas. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 92 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1977

The entire Cap Vintage team is proud to introduce 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 has developed its history over more than 50 vintages in Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1977

The vinification of natural sweet wines comes from muscats grown between land and sea, in the valleys of the Aspres bordering the fertile Roussillon plain. These valleys have one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, combined with yield management, gives these natural sweet wines produced in this region their characteristic power and nobility. In addition to the great history of natural sweet wines, Domaine Puig-Parahÿ has managed 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 soil 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 d'Alexandrie, 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.