Winery Pierre ChanauRivesaltes Ambré
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rivesaltes Ambré of Winery Pierre Chanau in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of raisin, dried fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pierre Chanau's Rivesaltes Ambré.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia di Sardegna
Structured and oxidative whites with fine ageing potential, amber in colour, an ample palate with fresh acidity, and signature aromas of roasted almonds, dried fruits (walnut, fig), candied citrus and rancio notes. Also as sweet passito liquoreux. Star of the Malvasia di Bosa DOC, expressing itself in complex sweet island wines and Sardinian passito. Malvasia variety grown in Sardinia, notably in Bosa and Cagliari.
Informations about the Winery Pierre Chanau
The Winery Pierre Chanau is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 165 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: Private cellar
A term that designates an estate or a château belonging to a winegrower or a family, as opposed to a cooperative cellar that brings together member winegrowers.
