Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020

Name: Domaine Fontanel - Muscat de Rivesaltes 2020
Brand: Domaine Fontanel
Rating: 3.9 (9 reviews)

Muscat de Rivesaltes|White wine

Roussillon

White

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3.9/5 (9 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

muscat

gourmet

aromatic

desserts

aperitif

"Under a brilliant golden yellow hue, the aromas appear intense and fresh, with notes of exotic fruits (pineapple) and almond blossom. On the palate, the attack is greedy, followed by a perfect balance between freshness and smoothness". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

Features

Estate

Domaine Fontanel

Cuvée

Muscat de Rivesaltes

Vintage

2020

Designation

Muscat de Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

100% Muscat Petits Grains

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

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

Alcohol content

15.5%

Residual sugars

105 g/l

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright gold colour

Nose

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

Mouth

Greedy attack, good balance between freshness and smoothness

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

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

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by 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 greedy, followed by a perfect balance between freshness and smoothness.

About the domain :

The origins of the estate, where 6 generations have succeeded one another, date back to 1864. The estate boasts a 25-hectare vineyard planted on a variety of terroirs. Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil have been at the helm of the estate since 1989, and for almost 30 years they have been producing wines with strong personalities, both dry and vins doux naturels. In 2017, they sold the estate to a young winemaking couple, Élodie and Matthieu Collet.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 9 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 08/03/2022

Aromas of flowers, exotic fruit and citrus, accompanied by notes of dried fruit, flow abundantly from this 100% petit grain. They give this Muscat a full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel, on a base that retains a certain freshness. At 8°, it's predestined for sweet desserts, such as tarte tatin or lemon tart, or to keep with the southern terroir, a Sete frescati or Catalan cream. Average RQ/P. Score = 3.6. For more finesse and lightness, go for Domaine Lafage's "Grain de vigne" vintage.