Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC

Muscat de Rivesaltes (French pronunciation: [myska də ʁivzalt]) is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) for fortified wines (of the type vin doux naturel) made in the Roussillon wine region of France.

[1] The wines are white, and made from Muscat d'Alexandrie and Muscat à Petits Grains grapes, usually in equal quantities, although the appellation rules allow these varieties to be used in any proportion.

[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 is a designation for young Muscat de Rivesaltes marketed for the Christmas (Noël) season in its harvest year.