Dom Brial, Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 1959
Dom Brial, Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 1959
Price: 166,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
In the heart of Baixas, the Dom Brial cooperative has been cultivating the art of great Vins Doux Naturels since 1923. With this 1959 vintage, aged for over half a century, they have produced an emblematic Grande Réserve. This true collector’s piece is part of the prestigious "9" series, representing the pinnacle of Roussillon winemaking.
Vinification
Made from White Grenache, Grey Grenache, and Macabeu, the wine was crafted following pure tradition: direct pressing, fortification (mutage) during fermentation, and then a marathon oxidative aging process in ancient oak vats. This aging, spanning several decades, has sculpted a rare aromatic depth defined by noble rancio.
Tasting Notes
Its topaz robe with amber highlights leads into a voluptuous palate. The nose, both subtle and intense, reveals notes of walnut and elegant rancio. The mouthfeel is liqueur-like and refined, expressing flavors of bitter orange, candied tangerine, and quince, culminating in a finish of extraordinary length.
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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1959 represents liqueur-like voluptuousness at its peak: candied tangerine, quince, walnut… a journey beyond time.