Domaine de l'EvêchéRivesaltes Grenat
Natural sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Evêché's Rivesaltes Grenat.
Discover the grape variety: Louise Swenson
Fresh, fruity whites to drink young, with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with preserved acidity on pear, apple, white flowers and delicate aromas. Elegant profile for a hybrid. Grown in the cold regions of North America and Canada (Minnesota, Québec, Vermont), resists extreme continental viticultural climates. American white hybrid obtained in 1990 by Elmer Swenson in Minnesota.
Informations about the Domaine de l'Evêché
The Domaine de l'Evêché is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Burgundy piece
228-litre barrel.
