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Amber-colored with a rich aroma of dried fruit, tobacco, and honey, characteristic of the old Rivesaltes from the region. The taste reveals hints of walnuts, honey, and orange peel with a rich and sultry mouthfeel that lingers for a long time.

Rivesaltes Domaine des Schistes VDN Solera

16% alc
Classification: A.C. Rivesaltes
Type of wine: Powerful sweet white wine
Closure: Cork
Organic: Organic
Country: France
Region: Roussillon
Producer: Domaine des Schistes, Estagel
Grape variety(ies): macabeu, grenache gris

Vinification:
The grapes undergo a short skin maceration and are then pressed directly, after which fermentation begins. During fermentation, neutral wine alcohol is added (mutage sur moût), causing the fermentation to stop. Fermentation and the first part of aging take place in cement tanks and old foeders, large wooden barrels. To promote positive oxidation, the barrels are not completely filled. The refinement takes place in oak demi-muids where the wine is blended according to the 'solera' system. The vines are 40 years old, and the yield is only 30hl/ha.

Producer information:
Jacques and Nadine Sire have been the enthusiastic owners of Domaine des Schistes in Estagel since 1990. This beautiful village is located in the best part of Roussillon, the weathered, rugged area at the foot of the Pyrenees. The 55-hectare vineyard consists mainly of a rocky soil of marl, here and there limestone and layered schist, or slate. The more than 40-year-old vines are carignan, grenache noir, syrah, lladoner pelut (garnacha peluda), and some grenache blanc. Half of their wines are intended for export; sales take place almost entirely in restaurants. Domaine des Schistes is an exponent of the great potential of this area. The French wine press is amazed that Jacques, Nadine, and their son Mickaël manage to raise the quality of their wines to a higher level every year. Since the 2007 vintage, son Mickaël, as a qualified oenologist, has been jointly responsible for the high quality of the wines.

Area information :
The Roussillon is the southernmost part of mainland France and has a Mediterranean climate. Due to a great diversity of soils and microclimates (terroirs) and the use of about 20 mostly local grape varieties, there is a very varied range of wines. At present, true gems of wines are coming from here. While in the first half of the last century there were more than 70,000 ha in production, currently this is around 40,000 ha. This is the result of the pursuit of more quality wines. The soil varies from limestone and marl to granite and slate; the latter is a poor type of soil that retains water with difficulty. The roots of the vine must push through the slate plates in search of moisture, an ideal starting point for producing quality wines.

Serve with:
Perfect with foie gras with figs, chocolate cake, desserts with nuts and spices (mousse au pain d’épices), mature cheeses, and with a fine cigar.

Serving temperature: 12 to 14ºC

Other Information:
For this Rivesaltes, the grapes are hand-picked plot by plot based on full (over)ripeness, with the grapes having a minimum potential alcohol content of 15.5%. The oldest wine in the Solera is currently 20 years old. Each year, a maximum of 20 to 30% of the oldest barrels is bottled, in order to safeguard the quality.

Allergens: sulfites

We advise consuming the dishes within 2 days of receipt.