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Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020

Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020

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2*Étoiles

Hachette

muscat
glutton
aromatic
desserts
aperitif

"With a bright golden yellow color, the aromas are intense and fresh, with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple) and almond blossom. On the palate, the attack is rich, followed by a perfect balance between freshness and smoothness." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Domaine Fontanel

Vintage

Muscat de Rivesaltes

Vintage

2020

Designation

Muscat de Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

100% Muscat Petits Grains

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Destemming, direct pressing, mutage, early bottling (to preserve freshness)

Alcohol content

15.5%

Residual sugars

105 g/l

Eye

Shiny gold dress

Nose

Intense, fresh aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple) and flowers (almond tree)

Mouth

Full-bodied attack, beautiful balance between freshness and smoothness

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy well chilled as an aperitif, or with Roquefort cheese, fruit tart, etc.

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rating (2022 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

With a bright golden yellow color, the aromas are intense and fresh, with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple) and almond blossom. On the palate, the attack is rich, followed by a perfect balance between freshness and smoothness.

About the estate:

The origins of the estate, which has been passed down through six generations, date back to 1864. The property boasts a 25-hectare vineyard planted on a variety of terroirs. At the helm since 1989, Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been producing wines with strong personalities for nearly 30 years, including both dry wines and naturally sweet wines. In 2017, they sold the estate to a young couple of winemakers, Élodie and Matthieu Collet.

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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 03/08/2022

Aromas of flowers, exotic fruits, and citrus accompanied by notes of dried fruit pour forth abundantly from this 100% small-grain wine. They give this Muscat a rich, smooth mouthfeel, with a background that has retained a certain freshness. At 8%, it is ideal for sweet desserts such as tarte tatin, lemon tart, or, to stay in the southern region, a frescati de Sète or crème catalane. Average RQ/P. Score = 3.6. For more finesse and lightness, try the "Grain de vigne" cuvée from Domaine Lafage.

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