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Decanter – Pretty aromatic freshness on the nose with floral notes. Laudable balance of sweetness and freshness with a good weight of fruit, lively acidity and a long, refreshing finish. Lovely wine!
About This Wine
Hand harvested and sorted before 100% de-stemming and maceration on skins for 10 hours at 3°C before pressing. Cool-fermented to reach a natural alcohol of 5 % before the ferment is arrested by the addition of grape spirit to reach a minimum of 15 % alcohol, with a minimum of 110 g/l residual sugar. Matured on fine lees in tank for two months prior to bottling.
The Muscat from La Pigeade is characterized by its freshness and finesse and is to be found in many of the leading restaurants of the Rhone Valley. It is an ideal aperitif and also goes well with many desserts, especially ones with chocolate, or a fruit salad, or strawberries where some is also poured over the fruit. It is also a perfect companion for many blue cheeses.
“check yellow robe, hints of pear. The nose has a Muscat grapiness, with apricot and pear syrup, glazed brown sugar airs. It’s a sturdy start. The palate is rich, holds concerted content, a ripe second half. This has presence in the glass, is muscular, solid, upstanding, and will go well à table with poultry, fruit desserts, cakes. There’s a good flash of apricot juice flavouring on the finish, which prolongs well, invites another sip. 15°. 70,000 b. 2029-30” John Livingstone-Learmonth - Drinkrhone.com
| Type | Dessert, Sherry & Port |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Muscat Blanc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Muscat De Beaumes De Venise |
| Brand | Dom de la Pigeade |
| Vintage | 2021 |
Wines of Rhone Valley
The Rhone wine region is situation in the south of France in the Rhone Valley. The region is split into north and south with distinctively different winemaking styles. In the north, the main grape used is Syrah and is sometimes blended with white varietals. In the south however, reds are a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. You may be familiar with this sort of blend; in Australia it is labelled GSM.
Wines are produced under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The most prestigious of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You may also have heard of other AOC names such as Gigondas, Hermitage, Lirac, St Joseph. Wines coming from these and other AOCs are all on the higher end of the market.
On the value end we have wines produced in Cotes-du-Rhone AOC. Cotes-du-Rhone often refers to wines made in the Rhone Valley that do not fall under any other AOC, often from the flatter areas around Southern Rhone. However, it also does include the fringes of well-respected northern appellations as well. In terms of volume, a majority of Rhone wine falls under the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC and it offers some of the best value in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds.
Full-bodied and flavourful white wine blends are also made in the region. These are typically a combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.
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