Rivesaltes 1890 - Puig-Parahy Estate

  Tasting of Rivesaltes 1890 – Puig-Parahy

1. This 1890 Rivesaltes has an intense amber color with honey reflections.

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

1. Its palate has a well-marked attack. The oxidation is controlled and one is transported by the subtle aromas of rancio and cocoa.

1. The finish of this 1890 Rivesaltes is long and intense, dominated by aromas of cocoa and rancio. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 96 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1890

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 that has unfolded its history over more than 50 vintages in Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1890

The vinification of natural sweet wines comes from muscats grown between land and sea, in the valleys of the Aspres that border the fertile plain of Roussillon. These valleys are home to one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, combined with work on yields, gives 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 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 vineyards. 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, black, grey, and white Grenache, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectolitres per hectare, but continue to decrease 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.