Chateau Planeres is a dessert produced by Chateau Planeres in Muscat de Rivesaltes, Roussillon, France. Made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat of Alexandria. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Muscat de Rivesaltes
Region: Roussillon
Country: France
Grapes: Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat of Alexandria
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, sweet
Château Planères' Muscat de Rivesaltes, a vin doux naturel from the Aspres in Roussillon: Muscat grapes whose fermentation is stopped with grape spirit to keep their natural sweetness, then kept in tank to preserve freshness. Pale gold, with fresh grape, citrus zest, pear and ginger lifted by a minty note; sweet but lively.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Roussillon, France
Roussillon — a warm, mountainous region in the far south of France, hugging the Mediterranean coast and the Spanish border near the eastern Pyrenees.
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains is a white grape of ancient Mediterranean origin, regarded as the oldest and finest member of the sprawling Muscat family.
Muscat of Alexandria
Muscat of Alexandria is an ancient white grape from the eastern Mediterranean, one of the oldest cultivated varieties and a member of the wide-ranging Muscat family.
More wines
More dessert wines from Roussillon
- Muscat de Rivesaltes — Domaine Cazes, Muscat de Rivesaltes
- Romance — Mont Tauch, Muscat de Rivesaltes
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chateau Planeres from?
Chateau Planeres is produced by Chateau Planeres in Muscat de Rivesaltes, Roussillon, France.
What grapes are in Chateau Planeres?
Chateau Planeres is a blend of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat of Alexandria.