Riveyrac
Riveyrac Rivesaltes (Vin Doux Naturel)
Red fortified wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.5
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Riveyrac Rivesaltes is a Vin Doux Naturel produced by the renowned winery Riveyrac in the Rivesaltes appellation of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. The vineyards are located on the Mediterranean coast, benefiting from the warm climate and the cooling sea breeze. The wine is made using the traditional winemaking method of mutage, where the fermentation is stopped by adding grape spirit, resulting in a sweet and fortified wine. Riveyrac Rivesaltes boasts a rich and complex flavor profile, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, and honey, balanced by a refreshing acidity. It is a perfect dessert wine or aperitif, and a true representation of the unique terroir of the region. Most wines are bottled many years after production, making it a great opportunity to taste high quality matured fortified wines at an affordable price.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel from Riveyrac is a delightful and complex sweet fortified wine.Aromas of ripe apricots, candied oranges, and honeycomb waft from the glass, while a silky mouthfeel and flavors of caramelized nuts, golden raisins, and dried figs linger on the palate. A hint of spice and mineral accents add to the complexity of this exquisite dessert wine. Enjoy it with a sweet treat or as an aperitif.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2043
Profile
Sweetness:
Luscious
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Smooth
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Grenache
Grenache Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Riveyrac
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
4.5
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