{"product_id":"semper-muscat-de-rivesaltes-vin-doux-2002-50cl","title":"Semper Muscat de Rivesaltes Vin Doux  2002 50cl","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Roussillon Elixir – Aged Vin Doux Naturel, Orange Blossom Honey, and Ageless Terras-de-Manioux Precision\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMuscat de Rivesaltes 2002\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eDomaine Semper\u003c\/b\u003e (crafted by Marc and Serge Semper in Maury\/Les Fenouillèdes) is an extraordinary study in how Roussillon’s fortified wines (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eVin Doux Naturel\u003c\/i\u003e) evolve over decades. Typically enjoyed within 2–3 years of release for its primary grapey freshness, a high-caliber Muscat de Rivesaltes from old vines on black schist and limestone terraces takes on a completely different, aristocratic identity when given over two decades of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e2002 vintage\u003c\/b\u003e in the Agly Valley allowed for extended maturation, concentrating sugars and phenolic extract while safeguarding the vibrant natural acidity necessary to keep this fortified style completely lifted, unctuous, and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"attachment-container search-images md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAt 24 years from vintage, the 2002 has transitioned far beyond simple primary florals into a deep, complex tertiary dessert wine showing stunning amber-gold brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eOpulent, Tertiary, and Aromatic.\u003c\/b\u003e Opens with an intoxicating bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eorange blossom honey, candied bitter-orange peel, and dried apricots\u003c\/b\u003e, quickly layered with complex tertiary notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003etoasted almond paste, saffron, dried fig, warm gingerbread, and a touch of rancio nuance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eViscous, Unctuous, and Lifted.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is lush, sweet, and mouth-coating, packed with concentrated flavors of marmalade, barley sugar, and poached white peach. The residual sugar is perfectly reined in by the grape spirit fortification (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003emutage\u003c\/i\u003e) and a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"265\"\u003estriking core of acidity\u003c\/b\u003e, preventing any cloying heaviness and driving the mid-palate forward with remarkable lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLinger-Long, Warm, and Spicy.\u003c\/b\u003e Concludes with extraordinary length, leaving a lingering, trail of candied citrus zest, wild lavender honey, cardamom, and a clean, stony mineral dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eDomaine Semper (Marc \u0026amp; Serge Semper)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003eMuscat de Rivesaltes AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eRoussillon, France (Agly Valley \/ Maury sector)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003eBlend of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eMuscat à Petits Grains\u003c\/b\u003e (structure, acid, and floral finesse) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eMuscat d'Alexandrie\u003c\/b\u003e (aromatic volume and weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003eBlack schist marl and clay-limestone terraces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003eDirect pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation halted midway by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003emutage\u003c\/i\u003e (adding neutral grape spirit at 96% ABV) to preserve natural grape sugars; aged in tank before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV \/ Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,7,1,0\"\u003e~15.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2032+\u003c\/b\u003e Fully mature and drinking in peak form today. Thanks to its sugar concentration, alcohol level, and high-acid balance, it will hold stably in a cold cellar for another decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eGiven its age, high natural sweetness, and complex aromatic profile, this vintage Muscat de Rivesaltes acts as an elite pairing partner for tricky dessert courses and savory umami pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Blue Cheese Match:\u003c\/b\u003e An absolute classic pairing alongside \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003epungent blue cheeses (Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton)\u003c\/b\u003e, where the wine's sweet honeyed citrus cuts through the salty, creamy veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Dessert Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Magnificent with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003ecitrus-based or nutty desserts—think classic Tarte Tatin, lemon tart, apricot galette, or baklava\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Nordic\" Match:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve chilled at 8–10°C alongside \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eFoie Gras or Duck Liver Parfait served with Cloudberry Jam (Lakkahillo)\u003c\/b\u003e on toasted brioche, or a dish of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003eAged Peltola Blue Cheese\u003c\/b\u003e. The wine's rich orange-marmalade notes and clean alcohol cut through the rich liver and cheese fats while elevating the wild, bitter-sweet aromatics of the cloudberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58931325436278,"sku":"3462170580909","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/rivesaltes.png?v=1791444321","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/semper-muscat-de-rivesaltes-vin-doux-2002-50cl","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}