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Rivesaltes Ambré 1989 VDN AOC
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RIVESALTES AMBRE Vintage 1989
THE VINEYARD
The grape varieties: Grenache Blanc (80%) and Macabeu (20%).
Soil & Terroir: Clay and chalk on the upper slopes. At the food of the Pyrenees: Terre des 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: 40 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, maturing for 3 months in inerter concrete tanks under temperature control. Aging in barrique and big barrels for 10 years. Oxidation according to the « Solera » system.
Selection and blending before bottling. Ennoblement takes place in the bottle. No blending of different vintages, exclusively 1989.
Tasting notes:
Color: bright 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! To enjoy either on its own or with any chocolate desserts. Serve it slightly chilled around 14°C.
Alcohol: 16% Vol. Residual sugar: 100 g / liter.
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