Les Maîtres Vignerons de CascastelRancio 5 Ans d'Age Rivesaltes
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Les Maîtres Vignerons de Cascastel's Rancio 5 Ans d'Age Rivesaltes.
Discover the grape variety: Deckrot
Deeply coloured reds with an intense purple robe, moderate tannins and a full palate, showing simple aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) and inky notes. Teinturier profile. Used primarily in blending to boost colour in light reds, grown on a few hectares in Germany. German hybrid teinturier variety obtained in 1953 at Geilweilerhof (Grauburgunder × Färbertraube), with its characteristic coloured flesh.
Informations about the Les Maîtres Vignerons de Cascastel
The Les Maîtres Vignerons de Cascastel is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 68 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: Astringency
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
