RIVESALTES, ROUSSILLON, FRANCE
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70 % de Grenaches Gris et Blanc, 30 % de Macabeu
The Domaine Vaquer Hors d'Age Ambre or Rivesaltes 30 years is an exceptional naturally sweet wine produced in the Roussillon region. It is made using the solera method in cement vats, offering a rare balance between freshness and intense oxidative notes after more than thirty years of aging.
Main Characteristics
Grape varieties: White Grenache, grey Grenache, and Macabeo.
Style: Amber naturally sweet wine, dry and lively on the finish despite its richness.
Aromas: Green walnut, bitter orange, dates, honey, curry, and roasted notes.
Nature: A great meditation wine.
Pairings and Service
Temperature: Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
Pairings: Coffee-based desserts, dried fruits, dates, or on its own at the end of a meal.
Web Results Summaries
Domaine Vaquer: "It is a sweet wine but with a drier, more lively balance, and an incredible aromatic richness where grilled and roasted notes mingle with curry, fruit paste..."
Wine-Searcher: "Style Dessert - Lush and Balanced; Grape Variety White Blend; Food Pairing Fruit-based Desserts."
Vivino: "Very complex wine. Notes of rancio and grilled fruits. Quite close to some beautiful Madeira vintages but with a much more gourmet palate and..."
VINATIS: "A masterpiece of oxidative winemaking: dates, orange zest, and dried fruits."
vincoeurcatalan.com: "Rivesaltes Ambré Solera 30 years is the ideal companion for coffee or dried fruit-based desserts such as Saint Paul crunch, frangipane, or..."
Vins d'Auteurs: "70% White & grey Grenache & 30% Macabeo - Amber Rivesaltes Hors d'âge aged in a solera. It is a VDN (naturally sweet wine) made in a Solera in cement vats."
P.C.V.T.: "Nose: rich, complex. Aromas: nose of green walnut, bitter orange, honey, menthol, and date. Attack on the palate: complex, full..."
 
Ideal partner for foie gras, blue cheeses or a dessert such as chocolate parfait.