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Estate origin
Exceptional collection of CAZES : "Vieux Muscat de Rivesaltes" collection from Maison Cazes:
This collection brings together naturally sweet wines made from Muscat de Rivesaltes, aged for several years in barrels and demijohns. These wines develop complex aromas of dried fruit, cocoa, spices, and rancio, characteristic of aging wines. Each vintage offers a unique expression, with evolved notes and aromatic richness that appeal to wine lovers and collectors. It's a collection of great wines!
- Color: Amber to golden yellow, evolving with age
- Nose: Dried fruits (apricot, fig), spices, cocoa, delicate rancio
- Palate: Smooth, rich, balanced sugar and acidity, remarkable aromatic length
- Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
- Food Pairing: Blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, caramelized nuts, rich pastries
- Ageing: Very long aging potential, improves with age thanks to its oxidative aging
Not to be confused with: "Muscat de Rivesaltes":
*In contrast, the standard Muscat de Rivesaltes range from Maison Cazes features young, fresh, and aromatic wines, made primarily from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat d'Alexandrie. These wines offer floral and fruity aromas with a balanced sweetness, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany light desserts.
The estate tells you about it:
Description: Muscat de Rivesaltes is a naturally sweet wine made from Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat Petits Grains. Traditionally bottled young, it can be enjoyed both young and after some aging. For this Collection of Old Vintages, the oenologists at Domaine Cazes experimented with aging in foudres and vats in an oxidative environment, resulting in an exceptional, rich and complex Muscat de Rivesaltes.
Grape Varieties: Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat Petits Grains
Vineyard: The estate covers 185 hectares, spread across varied terroirs that inspire experimentation and diversity. The vines are ideally located between the terraces of the Agly, straddling Rivesaltes and Salses-le-Château.
Soil type: Clay-limestone
Vinification: Three methods used depending on the vintage:
- Direct pressing, fermentation at 18°C after settling, liquid-phase fortification midway through fermentation.
- 24-hour skin maceration at low temperature, followed by fermentation at 18°C and liquid fortification.
- Whole harvest destemmed and vatted, fermentation at 20°C, solid-phase fortification.
Aging: Barrel and vats in an oxidative environment, guaranteeing a rich, deep Muscat with great aromatic complexity.
Serving instructions: Serve around 16°C
Labels and certifications: Organic and Biodynamic
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Sweet |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Rivesaltes |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Maturity | Mature wines |
| Languedoc-Roussillon | Maison Cazes |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
