Notes of: Olive

Notes of: Gamey

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Cocoa

Notes of: Black Pepper

Château Villargeil

Château Villargeil Rivesaltes

France, Languedoc-Roussillon

Red fortified wine

5.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Villargeil Rivesaltes is a distinguished sweet wine from the Rivesaltes appellation in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon. Produced by Muse Vintage Wines, this wine is a blend of Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, and Maccabeo, sourced from the arid, chalky clay and schist soils of the Aspres terroir. The vineyards, located at the foothills of Mont Canigou, benefit from a unique microclimate that imparts complexity and richness to the wine. The legacy of Georges Mossé, who started aging select vintages in oak barrels post-WWI, contributes to the wine’s exceptional depth and character, making it a rare and refined choice.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Château Villargeil Rivesaltes pairs wonderfully with rich, creamy desserts such as crème brûlée, tarte tatin, or blue cheeses.Serve chilled to highlight its luxurious mouthfeel and vibrant balance of sweetness and acidity. This wine is a true expression of the region’s unique terroir and can be enjoyed now or cellared for further evolution in flavor.

EXPERT RATING

5.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Very high

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Shiraz/Syrah

Grenache

Grenache Gris

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Villargeil

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon is an expansive wine region in the south of France stretching from Nîmes and Montpellier east along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the Spanish border. It is the largest wine-producing region in the country, with a long and rich history of winemaking. The Languedoc-Roussillon region has been producing wine since the Roman Empire. It was the first region in France to produce sparkling wines, and it has been a major producer of fortified wines since the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the region was known for its sweet wines, but in the 20th century, it began to focus on producing dry wines.

CUSTOMER RATING

0.0

0 Review