Domaine Comelade1989 Rivesaltes Ambré Doux Naturel
Natural sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine Comelade's 1989 Rivesaltes Ambré Doux Naturel.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina Grossa
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby colour, silky tannins and charming palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, morello cherry, raspberry), gentle spices, violet and typical bitter notes. Airy profile for early or short-aged drinking. Contributes to Valpolicella DOC and Bardolino DOC blends, adding roundness and fruitiness. Larger, more productive cluster variant of corvina, a native Italian black variety from Veneto.
Informations about the Domaine Comelade
The Domaine Comelade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
