Rivesaltes 1895 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

Tasting of Rivesaltes 1895 – Puig-Parahy

1. This Rivesaltes 1895 has an amber color with clear reflections that suggest a dry rancio aroma.

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

1. Its palate has an attack that is well-marked by a "rancid" tone that remains very present.

1. The finish of this Rivesaltes 1895 is long and intense, dominated by rancio aromas. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 95 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1895

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, for nearly 7 centuries of history. We invite you to discover and taste this universe which has unfolded its history over 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1895

The vinification of Vins Doux Naturels comes from Muscats grown between land and sea, in the valleys of the Aspres bordering 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, confers all the power and noble character of the Vins Doux Naturels produced in this region. In addition to the long history of Vins Doux Naturels, Domaine Puig-Parahÿ has been able to develop its estate by diversifying grape varieties and vinification 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 composition: 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.