The best wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes

Discover the best wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Muscat de Rivesaltes and estates of Muscat de Rivesaltes to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Muscat de Rivesaltes and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes by region

Looking for a good wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

Red wines from the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of greek moussaka, chinese chicken soup or roast veal grand-mère madou.

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

A wine route planned in the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes.

Discovering the wine region of Muscat de Rivesaltes

The wine region of Muscat de Rivesaltes is located in the region of Rivesaltes of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boudau or the Domaine Lafage produce mainly wines natural sweet, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes are Melon et Muscadelle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Muscat de Rivesaltes often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or melon and sometimes also flavors of mango, dried apricot or non oak.

In the mouth of Muscat de Rivesaltes is a mainly marked by the residual sugar. We currently count 178 estates and châteaux in the of Muscat de Rivesaltes, producing 226 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef.

Great white wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

White wines from the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of chinese noodles with shrimp, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or clafoutis with bush and courgettes.

The best vintages in white wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • 2013With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.15/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

A wine route planned in the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

Sweet wines from the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pasta such as recipes of baked falafels, the coughing cat's apple crumble or pasta "carbonara" à la française.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or apricot and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes. is a mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Grenache
  • Grenache Gris
  • Muscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

A wine route planned in the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes.

The word of the wine: Balance

Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.

Great natural sweet wines of Muscat de Rivesaltes

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

Natural sweet wines from the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of spaghetti all 'amatriciana, tarte tatin or delicious bourguignon.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes. often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or melon and sometimes also flavors of mango, dried apricot or non oak.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • 1949With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1978With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1992With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1948With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscatel
  • Grenache
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Alexander

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes

A wine route planned in the region of Muscat de Rivesaltes? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best natural-sweet wine of Muscat de Rivesaltes.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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