Domaine PiquemalLes Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes
Natural sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with spicy food and sweet desserts.
Food and wine pairings with Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes
Original food and wine pairings with Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes
The Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes of Domaine Piquemal matches generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of chicken with olives in a couscousier or french toast.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Piquemal's Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes.
Discover the grape variety: Bastardo
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and a fresh, airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Adds freshness and delicacy to blends. Traditionally used in Port, Madeira and Dão reds. Portuguese synonym for the Jura's Trousseau according to DNA analysis; indigenous black variety of the Douro and Dão.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Larmes d'Hélios Muscat de Rivesaltes from Domaine Piquemal are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Piquemal
The Domaine Piquemal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Muscat de Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Muscat de Rivesaltes
Star AOC of Roussillon's Vins Doux Naturels: Muscat a Petits Grains and Muscat of Alexandria as signatures in equal parts in sweet whites — pale gold robe with green or pinkish glints, dazzling signature aromas of peach, lemon, mango, fresh grape, rose and mint, unctuous palate preserved by mutage with alcohol. Amber evolution with age toward honey, candied apricot and spices. AOC, ~4,400 ha across 99 communes, varied soils (granite, schist, limestone), Mediterranean and Muscat de Noel.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Heady
Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.
