COLOUR
White
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Muscat d'Alexandrie
PRODUCER
Domaine Saint Thomas
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Saint Thomas 2019 is a sweet, fortified wine from the Muscat de Rivesaltes appellation in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine is a blend of 50% Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and 50% Muscat d'Alexandrie. The producer, Domaine Saint Thomas, has its origins in Lebanon, bringing a unique cultural dimension to its winemaking. The Languedoc-Roussillon region, particularly the Roussillon area, is known for its schist and clay soils, contributing to the character of the wines produced there.
ALCOHOL
15.9%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A French Muscat wine with Lebanese roots.
Fact 02
Made from a blend of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat d'Alexandrie.
Fact 03
Packaged in a lighter glass bottle for reduced environmental impact.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domaine Saint Thomas 2019 involves the careful cultivation of Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains and Muscat d'Alexandrie grapes. The key winemaking technique employed is fortification, also known as mutage. This process involves adding grape spirit to the fermenting must before all the grape sugars have been converted into alcohol. This halts fermentation, preserving the natural sweetness of the grapes and resulting in a wine with a higher alcohol content. The grapes are harvested when they reach optimal ripeness to ensure the desired sugar levels and aromatic intensity.
