Rivesaltes Ambré "Graphique"

Soil

The Rivesaltes vineyards are located all over the Roussillon plain, between the Mediterranean sea and the Canigou mountain. The vines grow on marl and pebble soils and enjoy the warm and sunny Mediterranean weather.

Grape varieties

Blend of grey grenache, white grenache, macabeu and muscats

Production method

After destemming there is a cold skin maceration then after pressing a cold fermentation to bring out the gentle flavours of the grape variety. The fortification is made with pure and neutral alcohol

Description

Colour: Amber colour with copper-pink tints

Nose: Straight and gentle flavours such as crystallized fruits, cinnamon and Christmas cake.

Mouth: Rich attack on the palate with taste of whole nuts, prunes and crystallized orange peel

Ageing

The wine is aged for at least 36 months in oak barrels of 300 litres

Serving temperature

Serve at between 11°C and 13°C