A Muscat de Rivesaltes from Chateau de Jau, a large and well-regarded estate in Roussillon, made from late-harvested Muscat a Petits Grains with the sea winds of the Mediterranean coast giving the wine its distinctive aromatic freshness.
Tasting Notes
Pale gold. An elegant bouquet with lychee, ripe yellow pears, and a gentle exoticism. Juicy and sweet on the palate with honeydew melon, grapefruit, candied citrus, and a touch of mint. Fresh acid perfectly integrated into the residual sugar. Long aromatic finish. Not heavy, not cloying — one of the more refreshing fortified wines you will find.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Muscat a Petits Grains
- Origin: France, Roussillon, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC (Cases-de-Pene, Mediterranean coast)
- Style: Fortified sweet wine (vin doux naturel), late harvest
- Winemaking: Late hand harvest, sorted at winery, direct press, pelliculaire maceration, cold settling, long temperature-controlled fermentation, fortified with brandy via mutage sur marc
- Contains milk
Food Pairing
A natural aperitif, and excellent with fruit tarts, exotic sorbets, and Roquefort. Pairs brilliantly with foie gras and Moroccan pastilla.
Serving
Serve well chilled at 6-8°C.
About the Producer
Chateau de Jau is one of the most celebrated estates in Roussillon, producing wines from both the Rivesaltes and Cotes du Roussillon appellations. Known for wines of elegance and freshness that reflect the maritime influence of the Mediterranean coast.
