Note: RVF 15.5/20
This beautiful red Rivesaltes is aged in tanks under reductive conditions, shielded from air. This allows this naturally sweet wine to preserve its fruit aromas and ensures a slow evolution toward more intense notes. A full-bodied, rich vintage, endowed with great finesse and elegance...
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Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
with fruity notes
Palate
Full-bodied, refined, and rich—a rich and vigorous wine
Serve
at 14-15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2013
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Food and Wine Pairings
It goes without saying that this wine pairs perfectly with dark chocolate desserts, but red berry soups and tarts made with the same berries are also delightful accompaniments. Be careful not to overdo the dishes so as to maintain a balance with the wine...
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
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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
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DAVID N. Published on October 1, 2016
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Review by Mr. MATTHIEU D. Published on July 22, 2014
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