Rivesaltes 1900 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1900 has an amber color with coppery reflections that suggest a rancio aroma.

1. Powerful nose with very marked notes of cocoa and raisins.

1. Its palate has an attack well marked by a very present Muscat tone.

1. The finish of this Rivesaltes 1900 is long and intense, dominated by rancio notes characteristic of very old vintages. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 95/100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1900

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 universe that spans over 50 Rivesaltes vintages since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1900

The vinification of natural sweet wines comes from Muscat grapes cultivated 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, 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 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 vines. 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 grape blend: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters 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.