Dom Brial, Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 1999
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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
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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A masterful amber wine, acclaimed and highly sought-after, revealing a rare harmony of honey, candied orange, and noble rancio.
Rivesaltes Ambré 1999 Grande Réserve Dom Brial - Vinodelice