THE WINE HARVEST

   Muscat "SOL INVICTUS" is a production descended from the same vine as that of the Muscat de Frontignan : The Muscat Blanc Petits Grains.

   The grapes are hand picked only when the density of the must contents 15 degrees minimum.

The grape descends from those of the estate of 40 years ago.

  THE WINE MAKING PROCESS
 
 Selection of the first juice from the press. The 'must' is cooled at 9 - 10 degrees and then squeezed 48 hours later. Masterful control of temperatures and piloting of the fermentations
takes place all the way up 'mutage'. At 1058/1059 of density we add 10% of pure alcohol (alcohol is neutral at 96 degrees), to cease the fermentation (this corresponds to the process of 'mutage').

 The object of this secret vintage (5000 cols), is to produce a Muscat of great delicate purity and freshness that remains as such in the mouth. This is why the production is very brief (3 months) and why it is bottled from the end of December.

  SOIL and YIELD

  For the production of "SOL INVICTUS", the yield exclusively produces 5000 bottles per year.
Situated at the foot of the hugh Gardiole which overhangs the l'aire de Frontignan, the clayey, chalky soil here is favourable for the production of qualtiy wines.

 ORGANOLEPTIC PROFILE AND SUGGESTIONS

  Plenty of originaltiy and freshness in this vintage with its clear colour displaying a hint of green. The powerful bouquet reminiscent of menthol, pepper and gunflint reveals subtle
flavours of mango and exotice fruits, producing a delicate, slightly acid aftertaste.

  Serve at 9 to 11 degrees. An excellent aperitif and accompaniment to chocolate desserts and cakes.