
Rivesaltes
Dessert White · Rivesaltes, France
Fortified
Sweet · Oxidative · Dessert · Herbal · Fruity
Vinification & maturation
Grapes
France
Rivesaltes refers to the Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC in Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon, a regional appellation producing fortified sweet wine from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat d’Alexandrie. Its vineyards are planted on poor, dry soils across approximately 5,000 hectares and 98 communes. Yields are restricted to 30 hl/ha, with occasional higher allowances. The resulting wines are defined by the Muscat varieties and the appellation’s fortified, sweet style. The available information describes the broader appellation rather than a specific estate, and provides no ownership, sustainability certification, or individual winemaker details.
Vineyard scale
Industrial
>120 ha
Production scale
Industrial
>360k bottles/yr