Dom Brial, Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 1999
Dom Brial, Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 1999
Price: 35,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
Founded in 1923 in Baixas, the Dom Brial winery has established itself as a benchmark for the naturally sweet wines of Roussillon. The 1999 Rivesaltes Ambré Grande Réserve embodies this expertise, following nearly twenty years of patient aging in large oak vats (foudres) and then in bottles. Awarded numerous medals, this vintage illustrates the elegance and longevity of the great Rivesaltes.
Vinification
Crafted from Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Gris, this wine was obtained by fortification during fermentation to preserve the natural sugars of the grapes. A long oxidative aging process in old oak vats shaped its aromatic richness, complemented by refinement in the bottle.
Tasting
Its old-gold color with coppery highlights signals great complexity. The nose blends candied fruits, orange peel, and dried fruits. On the palate, it proves to be full-bodied and harmonious, balancing sweetness and freshness, with a persistent finish of walnut, honey, and elegant rancio.
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Rivesaltes is one of the great vins doux naturels of Roussillon. Made mainly from Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie, it comes in amber, tawny, garnet and rosé styles. Aged for a long time, old Rivesaltes reveal unique aromas of candied fruit, walnut and rancio, the oxidative note sought by connoisseurs. Alongside them, Muscat de Rivesaltes, with its own AOC since 1956, offers another side, all freshness with scents of grape, citrus and white flowers. Together they form a rare wine heritage, perfect for lovers of wines built to age and historic vintages.
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A masterful amber wine, acclaimed and highly sought-after, revealing a rare harmony of honey, candied orange, and noble rancio.