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 HARVESTINGThe Dry Muscat - Vin de Pays d'Oc is produced from the same grape variety as the Muscat de Forntignan : a Small White Muscat Grape variety. The grapes are harvested when they reach an alcohol content of 13°. VINIFICATIONDepending on the quality of the harvest, the grapes are macerated before pressing, grapes and must are left in the press for a few hours to ensure an optimum extraction of flavour and bouquet. |
 
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After a very slow pneumatic pressing, the must from the press is immediately cooled to 6°C and allowed to rest for 48 hours.The clear wine is then racked and fermentation started using selected yeasts.
VINEYARDS and YIELDSAt the foot of the Gardiole hills dominating Frontignan, in all-pervasive argillaceous limestone south facing. Yields of 1.300 bottles per hectare.
ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES and SERVING SUGGESTIONSA delightful pale, intense gold colour, with a complex and powerful yet flavoursome bouquet. Clean and lively on the palate, with a long, full flavoured finish. Our oenologist appreciation of our 1998 Dry Muscat, "A strong suggestion of citrus fruit, of lemon, grapefruit and bergamot, with a hint of mandarin." (Jean NATTOLI). Serve at 9°/10°C. Delicious with foie gras, asparagus, smoked fish, pies and tarts, refreshing as apéritif. |
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