Rivesaltes 1901 – Puig-Parahy Tasting Notes

1. This 1901 Rivesaltes has a warm color with amber notes.

1. A powerful nose with subtle aromas of rancio and cocoa.

1. Its remarkably balanced palate features notes of dark chocolate.

1. The beautiful finish of this 1901 Rivesaltes is long and intense, dominated by notes of rancio. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 93 / 100 from Parker and 20/20 from La Revue du Vin de France.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1901

The entire Cap Vintage team is proud to open its range of Vins Doux Naturels 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 more than 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1901

The vinification of Vins Doux Naturels comes from Muscat grapes 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, gives these wines all the power and nobility characteristic of the Vins Doux Naturels produced in this region. In addition to the great history of Vins Doux Naturels, Domaine Puig-Parahÿ has evolved 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 d'Alexandrie, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare, but continue to decrease 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 like Syrah.