The 2008 Rivesaltes Ambré was aged for 12 months in tanks for clarification; 12 hl spent 10 years in 4-hl barrels that had previously held cognac; and 3 hl of Rivesaltes Ambré from the 1993 and 1995 vintages were aged in old Bordeaux barrels used to impart flavor. It has a captivating and elegant nose. On the palate, it is masterfully complex, refined, and fresh. A truly authentic Rivesaltes!
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Eye
Amber color
Nose
Enchanting and elegant
Palate
A masterpiece of complexity, elegance, and freshness
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2035+
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, caramel, praline, nougat, as well as Roquefort or foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
A former press photographer, Étienne Montès took over the family estates, Casenove and Saint-Luc. The La Garrigue and Torrespeyres wines form the core of an accessible lineup. The Commandant-Jaubert wine is produced only when the vintage is suitable. It is named after a sailor—Étienne’s great-great-uncle—who built the estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Selected Wineries (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the wineries listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Etienne Montès, a former renowned press photographer, has been at the helm of the family estate since the late 1980s. With his in-depth knowledge of his terroirs and their potential, he produces a fine range of IGP Côtes Catalanes wines, ranging from simple, fruit-forward wines to full-bodied cuvées—such as the very famous Commandant Jaubert. The fortified wines (VDN) are very serious in character but sometimes struggle to temper their warmth. The entire range is authentic and of a high standard. Wine lovers will find beautiful, authentic wines here that age very well in the cellar. However, the wines are often overly heavy on alcohol, which detracts from their finesse and leads us to deduct a star from the estate’s rating. A few technical and stylistic adjustments would likely be enough to breathe new life into the style of these wines, whose depth of flavor is undeniable.
Customer Rating
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on January 13, 2022
Superb—a powerful and captivating wine.
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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC L. Posted on March 12, 2022
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