Muscat de Rivesaltes includes the Banyuls, Maury and Rivesaltes appellations. Muscat de Rivesaltes can be made from two varietals, Muscat d’Alexandrie and Muscat à petits grains. The proportion of these two vines varies according to individual producers. Muscat à petits grains provides aromas of exotic and citrus fruits, while Muscat d’Alexandrie is responsible for the aromas of ripe fruits, and the sophisticated aroma of white flowers. The colour and taste of Muscat de Rivesaltes vary depending on the proportion of each grape, how it has been made and its age.

Generally Muscat de Rivesaltes is bottled very early to preserve the fresh flavours. These Muscats are a beautiful pale golden colour with hints of green or pink. They have aromas that evoke peach, lemon, mango and mint. In order to preserve all of these primary aromas, some Muscat de Rivesaltes, called ‘Muscat de Noël’ are sold very young. Others can also be kept for many years in a cellar. Their colour then takes on amber hints and their aromas change towards notes of honey and crystallized apricot.

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