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Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020

Muscat de Rivesaltes|White wine

3.9/5 (9 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

Muscat

foodie

aromatic

desserts

appetizer

"With a brilliant golden-yellow hue, 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

Regions

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, direct pressing, fermentation, 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 blossom)

Palate

A rich, indulgent flavor profile, with a beautiful balance between freshness and smoothness

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed well chilled as an aperitif, or with Roquefort cheese, a fruit tart...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine Rating (2022 Guide): 2* Stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

With a brilliant golden-yellow hue, 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 estate’s origins, spanning six generations, date back to 1864. The property boasts a 25-hectare vineyard spread across diverse terroirs. At the helm since 1989, Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been producing wines with strong character—both dry and naturally sweet—for nearly 30 years. In 2017, they sold the estate to a young couple of winemakers, Élodie and Matthieu Collet.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 8, 2022

Aromas of flowers, exotic fruits, and citrus, accompanied by notes of dried fruit, pour forth abundantly from this 100% Petit Grain. They give this Muscat a rich, full-bodied character and a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, all against a backdrop that has managed to retain a certain freshness. Served at 8°, it’s perfect for sweet desserts, such as a tarte Tatin, a lemon tart, or—to stay true to the southern region—a frescati from Sète or a crème catalane. Average RQ/P. Rating = 3.6. For more finesse and lightness, try the “Grain de vigne” cuvée from Domaine Lafage.