Rivesaltes 1993 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

Tasting of Rivesaltes 1993 – Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1993 has an intense golden color with coppery nuances.

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

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

1. The palate is long and refined for this Rivesaltes 1993. This vintage Rivesaltes obtained a score of 92 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1993

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 fold, for nearly 7 centuries of history. We invite you to discover and taste this world which has been telling its story over more than 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1993

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, 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, Grenache Noir, Gris, and Blanc, Muscat d'Alexandrie, 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.