Muscat de Rivesaltes is a dessert produced by Domaine Cazes in Muscat de Rivesaltes, Roussillon, France. Made from Muscat. 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
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, sweet
This is a fortified sweet wine bursting with grapey, floral aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle, layered with candied citrus and ripe orchard fruit. It is rich and unctuous on the palate but stays fresh, with enough acidity to balance the sweetness. Serve well chilled as an aperitif or alongside fruit-based desserts.
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
Muscat is a white grape, or rather a large and ancient family of related varieties grown around the Mediterranean and far beyond, unmistakable for its intensely grapey, floral perfume — one of the few grapes whose wine…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Muscat de Rivesaltes from?
Muscat de Rivesaltes is produced by Domaine Cazes in Muscat de Rivesaltes, Roussillon, France.
What grapes are in Muscat de Rivesaltes?
Muscat de Rivesaltes is made from Muscat.