Muscat Doux de Peissy

Genève Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée

Matured in oak casks

Origin: Quality controlled (AOC) Geneva, Peissy

Height : 400-500 m

Soil : Molasse (a soft, crumbly sandstone)

Grape variety : Muscat blanc à petit grains

Pruning method : Guyot

Average production : 40 hl/ha

Winemaking : Late harvest, pressed frozen at -8°C to increase the sugar level of the juice. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation and aged 1 year in oak casks.

Characteristics : Yellow-orange aspect. Sweet, soft and warm, aromas of nutmeg, apricot and vanilla.

Strength : 13% ABV

Gastronomy: Foie gras, Roquefort and desserts.

Best time to drink : Now and up to 10 years after vintage.

Service temperature : 8-9°C