Rivesaltes 1997 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

   Tasting of Rivesaltes 1997 – Puig-Parahy

1. This 1997 Rivesaltes has an intense golden color with coppery hues.

1. The nose presents notes of caramel cream and citrus that characterize this vintage, with subtle toasted notes.

1. Its palate has a beautiful freshness. Distinct aromas of candied fruit.

1. The palate is long and refined for this 1997 Rivesaltes. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 95/100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1997

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, for nearly 7 centuries of history. We invite you to discover and taste this universe that spans over 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1997

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 are home to one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, combined with work on yields, confers all the power and nobility characteristic of the natural sweet wines produced in this region. 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 vines. The soils there are very varied: the first 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 grape blend: Carignan, black, gray, and white Grenache, 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.