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Dom. Fontanel 2010 'l'Age de Pierre' Muscat de Rivesaltes
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.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FFN-MDR10 |
Country | France |
Region | Languedoc |
Color/Style | Dessert |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | 100 % Muscat petit grain |
ABV | 15 |
Residual Sugar | 85 |
Acidity | medium |
Closure | DIAM |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | NET |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 7 days |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast | Cultured |
Malolactic | No |
Added Sulfur | Yes, <150 |
Vineyard Name | Rieussols |
Soil Type | Sedimentary |
Elevation (meters) | 100 |
Vineyard Aspect | Northeast |
Vine Age | 40 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 25 |
Picking | Hand-Harvested |
Annual Production | 600 |
Notes from the Producer: Expressive aromas of pear, citrus and white flowers. One of the most delicate muscat
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