Rivesaltes 1989 - Domaine Puig-Parahy

1. This 1989 Rivesaltes 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. This 1989 Rivesaltes has a long and refined finish. This vintage Rivesaltes received a score of 95 / 100 from Parker.

Domaine Puig-Parahÿ Rivesaltes 1989

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 world which has unfolded its history over 50 vintages of Rivesaltes since 1875!

Rivesaltes 1989

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 shelter one of the hottest and driest climates in France, which, combined with work on yields, gives these natural sweet wines produced in this region all their power and characteristic nobility. 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, black, grey, and white Grenache, Muscat of Alexandria, Macabeu, Mourvèdre, and Muscat à Petits Grains.
Yields averaged 40 hectoliters per hectare but are steadily decreasing 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 such as Syrah.