Rivesaltes 1988 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

Tasting of Rivesaltes 1988 – Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1988 has an intense golden color with coppery nuances.

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

1. Its palate has a beautiful freshness. Marked aromas of candied fruits.

1. The finish is long and refined for this Rivesaltes 1988. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 94 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1988

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 display 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 of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1988

The vinification of natural sweet wines comes from Muscats cultivated between land and sea, in the Aspres valleys that border the fertile Roussillon plain. These valleys host 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. Beyond the great history of natural sweet wines, 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 type of 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 variety of grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare but are continuously 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.