Rivesaltes Ambré 1980, 'Cuvée Aimé Cazes', Domaine Cazes
Rivesaltes Ambré 1980, 'Cuvée Aimé Cazes', Domaine Cazes
Price: 108,33€
DESCRIPTION
History
Founded in 1895 in Rivesaltes, Maison Cazes is today one of the great names of Roussillon. With this Cuvée Aimé Cazes 1980, the estate pays tribute to its family heritage and over a century of expertise in crafting amber Vins Doux Naturels.
Vinification
Made from a blend of Grenache Gris (70%), Grenache Blanc (20%), and Macabeu (10%), the grapes were harvested at full maturity, destemmed, and lightly crushed before pressing. Mutage preserved the natural sugars of the grapes. The wine then aged for nearly forty years in oak casks, developing a uniquely rich aromatic profile.
Tasting Notes
The amber-colored robe with copper highlights opens onto a complex nose of dried fruits, mocha, and toasted notes. On the palate, the wine is concentrated and generous, combining intensity and elegance, with a long, persistent finish on noble rancio. Perfect as a digestif, this Rivesaltes pairs wonderfully with orangettes, chocolate desserts, or aged cheeses. A beloved cuvée among enthusiasts (average 4.5/5 on Vivino), this vintage is sure to captivate collectors seeking wines full of emotion.
REGION
Roussillon
France
Le Rivesaltes est l’un des grands vins doux naturels du Roussillon. Issu principalement de Grenache, Macabeu et Malvoisie, il se décline en styles ambrés, tuilés, grenats ou rosés. Vieillis longuement, les vieux Rivesaltes révèlent des arômes uniques de fruits confits, de noix et de rancio, cette note oxydative recherchée par les amateurs. À leurs côtés, le Muscat de Rivesaltes qui dispose de son AOC propre depuis 1956, propose une autre facette tout en fraîcheur et en parfums de raisin, d’agrumes et de fleurs blanches. Ensemble, ils composent un patrimoine viticole rare, parfait pour les amateurs de vins de garde et de millésimes historiques.
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Forty years of aging for a wine that doesn't tell the story of the past... but elevates it in your glass.
