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If we are fortunate, we have been spending several weeks of convivial get-togethers, and these being liberally laced with alcoholic libations. That\u2019s grand, but sometimes we need to set a slower beverage pace – and that\u2019s where Le Rendez-vous Alcohol-free Muscat from Famille Fabre comes to the rescue.<\/p>\n
Cultivating this land in Languedoc in Southern France since the 17th century, the Famille Fabre has a new generation overseeing wine production. Cl\u00e9mence Fabre and her husband Louis-Jacques have presented four unique cuv\u00e9es to celebrate the end-of-year festivities, and this is their non-alcoholic suggestion.<\/p>\n
Muscat grapes are thought to have been grown for wine, dried fruit and table grapes for thousands of years. Le Rendez-vous Alcohol-free Muscat is produced in stainless steel tanks, with temperature control during fermentation. A cold stop of fermentation is used to retain a slight sweetness. The wine is then de-alcoholised by vacuum distillation. This process results in a pleasing and refreshing wine with delicate fizz.<\/p>\n
Appearance: Pale yellow with light bubbles
\nNose: citrus, stone fruit and blossoms, characteristic of this grape
\nPalate: apples and pears
\nFinish: mouth-filling and bright<\/p>\n
Le Rendez-vous is perfect for a lunch party when the day is expected to be long. Serve chilled as a pre-dinner sip or enjoy with your starter.<\/p>\n
New this year, Le Rendez-vous is also the first non-alcoholic wine produced by the Famille Fabre. \u201cThis Muscat has a very refreshing ginger ale character and no shortage of texture\u201d, says Cl\u00e9mence Fabre.<\/p>\n
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