Rafale Muscat

Soil

The plots where the grapes for this wine are grown stand at the very heart of Roussillon, on clay-calcareous and pebbly soils

Grape varieties

Muscat petits grains / Muscat d’Alexandrie

Production method

The bunches are picked early in the morning to preserve their freshness. The grapes are picked then delicately pressed in an oxygen-free environment. The musts are then left to settle before fermentation at low temperature. Use of selected yeasts helps reveal the fermenting and varietal aromas.

Ageing

In full vats for a few months. Bottled young to retain all its fresh aromas.

Description

A dazzling pale gold colour with silver tints. A delicate bouquet of citrus and exotic fruit and white orchard flowers. Delicious on the palate, fresh with an appealing lemony finish

Storing

It should be served young to fully appreciate its flavour. Drink within 2 years

Serving suggestion

A wine to enjoy as an aperitif or served with grilled fish, a shellfish platter or fresh goat’s cheeses.

Serving temperature

Serve between 8 and 10°C.