Domaine Bellavista - Rivesaltes Ambré 1995 (50 cl)
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Cité
Hachette
“Excellent. It has it all: aromas that evoke the passage of time, a beautiful character, a refined texture where every element is perfectly balanced, and tremendous aging potential. Exquisite.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)
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Eye
A deep amber color with coffee-brown hues. Since the wine is unfiltered, any cloudiness or light sediment is natural.
Nose
Predominantly dried fruits and nuts
Palate
Full-bodied and smooth, with notes of cocoa, candied citrus, and nuts
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with duck à l'orange, figs with foie gras, chocolate, panallets...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Top-rated wine)
About the wine:
Excellent. It has it all: aromas that reflect the passage of time, a beautiful character, a refined texture where every element is perfectly balanced, and tremendous aging potential. Exquisite.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Aged for over twenty years in oak, this amber-colored sherry has taken on a mature hue, displaying golden-brown and coffee-colored highlights—a far cry from its original white color. On the nose, as one panelist put it, “it’s definitely rancio”! Indeed, notes of walnut and dried fruit are immediately apparent upon first inhalation. Less marked by the rancio, the palate evokes cocoa, complemented by a soft toasty note. The body is very respectable, and the finish, with its dried fruit notes, is quite pleasant.
About the estate:
Acquired in 1992 by the Bertrand family, this 50-hectare estate, nestled against the hills of Castelnou, proudly features superb, well-restored 13th-century buildings. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2013.
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