Château de Péna - Muscat de Rivesaltes
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"A superb freshness that really lingers on the finish (Hachette)"
“With a lovely deep yellow color and golden highlights, this highly expressive Muscat opens up unreservedly with aromas of honey, white peach, and citrus (orange, mandarin). A clean and dynamic attack leads into a full-bodied, long, and intense palate centered on yellow fruits and orange zest, supported by superb freshness that beautifully extends the finish. It would pair beautifully with a Grand Marnier ice cream soufflé.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow color with green highlights; clear and bright
Nose
Intense, fresh aromas of candied lemon, mirabelle plum, white peach, dried apricot, subtle sweet spices, and floral notes
Palate
A lively, sweet attack lasting two seconds, then the two blend together, revealing a creamy, velvety texture, a beautiful balance, hints of tartness, candied lemon, orange zest, pear, light, sweet spices, and a long, fresh finish
Serve
Between 8 et 10°C
Apogee
2025
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with foie gras, goat cheese or blue cheese, fruity desserts (lemon sorbet, frozen nougat), or in cocktails (mixed with lemonade, a slice of lemon, and ice cubes)...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
With a lovely deep yellow color and golden highlights, this expressive Muscat opens up unreservedly with aromas of honey, white peach, and citrus (orange, mandarin). A clean and dynamic attack leads into a full-bodied, long, and intense palate centered on yellow fruits and orange zest, supported by superb freshness that beautifully extends the finish. It would pair beautifully with a Grand Marnier ice cream soufflé.
About the estate:
The village of Cases-de-Pène takes its name from a 10th-century hermitage built on a limestone rock (pena in Catalan) that closes off the Agly Valley. The black schist soils alternate with the ochre-colored clay-limestone soils, forming two superb terroirs cultivated by the twenty or so winegrowers of the local cooperative, founded in 1942 and representing 280 hectares of vineyards.