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
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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1959 represents liqueur-like voluptuousness at its peak: candied tangerine, quince, walnut… a journey beyond time.
