Jean-Luc Colombo Muscat de Rivesaltes Les Saintes 2003

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    Jean-Luc Colombo Muscat de Rivesaltes Les Saintes 2003  Front Label
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    Vintage
    2003

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    750ML

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    Jean-Luc Colombo

    Jean-Luc Colombo

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    Jean-Luc Colombo, France
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    Innovation, passion and dedication are what drive Jean-Luc and Anne Colombo, whose contributions to Rhône Valley winemaking has remained unparalleled since 1984. Colombo’s innovative approach in the northern appellation of Cornas was nothing short of revolutionary; his expressive, character-driven wines have helped breath new life into this highly prestigious and acclaimed appellation.

    Jean-Luc, Anne and their daughter Laure, now head winemaker, continue to ensure the production of fine wines of typicity from major appellations of the Rhône Valley, as well as the Languedoc and Provence, while maintaining sustainable farming practices.

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    While Muscat comes in a wide range of styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling and even fortified, it's safe to say it is always alluringly aromatic and delightful. The two most important versions are the noble, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, making wines of considerable quality and Muscat of Alexandria, thought to be a progeny of the former. Somm Secret—Pliny the Elder wrote in the 13th century of a sweet, perfumed grape variety so attractive to bees that he referred to it as uva apiana, or “grape of the bees.” Most likely, he was describing Muscat.

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    Muscat de Rivesaltes Wine

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    This is France’s biggest Muscat appellation and is responsible for 70% of the country’s total Muscat production. By law Muscat de Rivesaltes must be made from both Muscat of Alexandria and Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains. While the former was historically favored for its high yields, the latter now is becoming more popular for its superior quality. Longer skin contact and arresting fermentation during maceration on skins (also called mutage) are useful techniques to enhancing the complexity of these.

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