Rivesaltes Amber 2016

L’appellation Rivesaltes a hérité son nom de la ville de Rivesaltes, qui signifie «Rives Hautes» en catalan. Les parcelles se situent à Salses à coté de Rivesaltes, dans le Roussillon, sur un sol argilo-caillouteux et argilocalcaire.

Appellation : AOP Rivesaltes
Millésime : 2016
Format : 750ml
Cépage(s) : Grenache
Degré d'alcool : 16.0
Sku : 818089

Harvested manually after checking the maturity of the plots, The grapes are transported in 20 kg crates to the cellar. Destemmed and pressed immediately, the grapes are vinified in vats thermo-regulated stainless steel. Mutage is carried out during fermentation, then the wine is aged in oak barrels.

With a beautiful red amber color, the nose reveals aromas of dried fruits, especially apricots, of hazelnuts and vanilla, accompanied by subtle notes of orange peel. Full and round In the mouth, it evolves very smoothly, with a long aromatic persistence, which ends on notes of roasted hazelnuts.

Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature

To be enjoyed at 10-12°C or chilled as an aperitif. goes wonderfully with fresh or pan-fried foie gras, pressed or blue cheeses, but also fruit-based desserts: tarte tatin, fruit soup or ice cream.