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Rivesaltes Grande Réserve 10 Years Old VDN AOC
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RIVESALTES GRANDE RESERVE, 10 Years Old
THE VINEYARD
Grape Varieties: Grenache Blanc (80%) and Macabeu (20%) plus some Grenache Noir (1 to 3%).
Soil & Terroir: Clay and chalk on the upper hills. At the food of the Pyrenees: Aspres (« dry and stony » in Catalonian).
Density of the plantation: 4 000 vines per hectare.
Yield: 20 Hl / hectare.
Pruning: Gobelet technique
Average age of the vines: 35 years.
Gentle Cultivation as needed.
THE WINE
Grape harvest: manually.
Vinification: Direct pressing. Cold Fermentation (16°C maximum). Fortification of the must is called "mutage" (addition of 96% neutral vinous ethyl alcohol, as eaux-de-vie are not authorized). This addition, which is between 5 to 10 % of the volume of must being vinified, stops the fermentation and allows the wine to retain some of its grape natural sugars.
Maturing: after racking, 3 months in inert concrete tanks under temperature control. Maturing in barrique and big barrels for 10 years on average.
Oxidation according to the « Solera » system. Final selection and blending before bottling.
Tasting notes:
Color: dark amber.
Nose: seducing and lush flavors of marmalade. Smoky hints of a cigar box, vanilla and honey.
Mouth: rich and generous. Beautiful balance between sweetness and acidity. Long lasting final.
Service & Gastronomy:
The Catalonian specialty par excellence! Enjoy it either on its own or as an ideal partner to any chocolate desserts. Serve it lightly chilled around 14°C.
Alcohol: 16% Vol. Residual sugar: 100 g / liter.
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