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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

Winemaking

Destemming, direct pressing, sweetening, 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, with a beautiful balance between freshness and smoothness

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

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

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (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 for nearly 30 years, including both dry and naturally sweet wines. 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 and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 8, 2022

Aromas of flowers, exotic fruits, and citrus, accompanied by notes of dried fruit, pour out 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 is ideal for sweet desserts such as tarte Tatin, lemon tart, or—to stay true to the southern terroir—a frescati from Sète or crème catalane. Average RQ/P. Score = 3.6. For greater finesse and lightness, opt for the “Grain de vigne” cuvée from Domaine Lafage.