Château l'Esparrou

Muscat de Rivesaltes

Vins Doux Naturels - Dessert wine

Grape varieties

Muscat d'Alexandrie, Muscat Petit Grain

Barrel ageing

No

Flavours

Floral

Winemaking

Blend: Muscat of Alexandria and small berried Muscat. Hand-picked. Short maceration on skins followed by fermentation at low temperatures.

Food & Wine Pairings

The deliciously heady perfume typical of the Muscat grape intermingles with aromas of peach, mango and citrus fruits.

Wine & food pairing: aperitif, or with foie-gras, fresh fruit salads, exotic fruits, nougat ice-cream, sorbets and lemon tarts.

Tips from the sommelier

Serving temperature

8-10°C

Ageability

5 years

Vins Doux Naturels - Dessert wine

AOP MUSCAT DE RIVESALTES - AOP RIVESALTES AMBRÉ - AOP RIVESALTES TUILÉ


The vineyards of Roussillon are exposed to demanding weather: this is the ultimate Mediterranean climate with its hot summers, its mild autumns and winters and its rainfall concentrated in autumn and spring.

Every other day, the region is buffeted primarily by the Tramontane, a dry northerly wind which promotes outstandingly healthy fruit and reduces the need for plant protection products.

The soils are marked by the uplift of the Pyrenees which has shaped its landform and given rise to myriad vineyard sites with distinctive characteristics. The diversity here is unparalleled.