Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC
Appearance

Muscat de Rivesaltes (French pronunciation:
The AOC was created in 1956.[2]
The wine is usually served as an aperitif but in Rivesaltes ville and the surrounding area is commonly drunk by the glass in bars and cafes. A popular local starter is foie gras served with a glass of Muscat de Rivesaltes.
Muscat de Noël
Muscat de Noël is a designation for young Muscat de Rivesaltes marketed for the Christmas (Noël) season in its harvest year. Muscat de Rivesaltes with the additional designation Muscat de Noël can be marketed from November 1 in its harvest year, while regular Muscat de Rivesaltes can be marketed from February 1 in the year following the harvest.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Wine Doctor: Roussillon Wine Guide Part 2, accessed April 6, 2010
- ^ a b c Décret n° 2009-1244 du 15 octobre 2009 relatif à l'appellation d'origine contrôlée « Grand Roussillon », 15 October 2009, retrieved 2017-06-28