Rivesaltes 1998 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

  Tasting of Rivesaltes 1998 – Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1998 has an intense topaz color with coppery nuances.

1. The nose reveals aromas of prunes and toasted hazelnuts. Woody notes complete this harmonious blend.

1. The palate is dual with aromas of walnut husk.

1. The mouthfeel is long and refined for this Rivesaltes 1998, with a slight refreshing acidity on the finish. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 90/100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1998

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 world which has been unfolding its history over more than 50 vintages in Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1998

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 harbor 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 winemaking 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 a stony terroir, and the last by a schist massif. This diversity of terroirs allows for a varied grape varietal: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare, but are constantly decreasing 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.