The aristocratic Muscat à Petits Grains is famously susceptible to rot, so the fact that it thrives in the relatively
arid climate of the Roussillon is not surprising. What is really impressive, however, is the “cool climate”
freshness and cut that Pierre conjures from his grapes. Much livelier and lighter than the typical Muscat de
Beaumes de Venise, for example, this makes an admirable foil to fresh fruit-based desserts. It could also serve as
an ingredient in an imaginative cocktail.