Rivesaltes

Pla
de
Brassa 

 Château Cuchous  

Capitelles

Designation : AOC Vin Doux Naturel Rivesaltes

Vintage : No vintage.

Varietals :

Grenache blanc: 35 %

Grenache noir : 35 %

Maccabeu: 30 %

Soil : granite and gneiss.

Vinification : short skin contact maceration and pneumatic pressing. Cold settling, low temperature fermentation.

Addition of pure alcohool to stop fermentation and thus preserve aromas and sugar.

Aging : aged in vat for 12 to 18 months then 2 years in oak barrel.

Tasting :

Colour : golden with amber yellow hues

Nose : fig, citrus, beeswax

Palate : warm, honey note, lingering

Serving temperature :12-14 (50 –54)

Served with : as an aperitif or with chocolate or as an after-dinner drink

Keeping qualities : unlimited