Château Rombeau - Rivesaltes Ambré 2008 (50 cl)

Rivesaltes|White wine

4.3/5 (9 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

ample

delicate

sweet

celebration

"Amber in color with subtle green highlights, the appearance hints at the onset of rancio. The same is true of the open, complex nose, which plays on notes of spices, oak patina, dried figs, brandied fruit, and nuts. On the palate, it is full-bodied and delicate, well-rounded and fresh, with a silky texture. Aromas of dried fruit (apricot), smoke, and coffee develop, giving way on the finish to licorice and a lingering nutty note, typical of rancio.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

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Estate

Château Rombeau

Vintage

Ambré (50 cl)

Vintage

2008

Designation

Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

50% Grenache Gris, 50% Macabeu

Terroirs

Terraces of rounded pebbles composed of clay and limestone

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Direct pressing of the grapes, fermentation at 20°C, and fortification with neutral alcohol

Livestock farming

Aged for 2 years in vats, then 4 years in oak barrels without topping up

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

116.9 g/L

Eye

Bright amber color

Nose

Ripe fruit, acacia, spices, orange, and prune

Palate

Full-bodied, rich, and smooth, with notes of toasted almonds, candied citrus, and orange zest

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with duck à l'orange, figs with foie gras, chocolate, panallets...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

Amber in color with subtle green highlights, the appearance hints at the onset of rancio. The same is true of the open, complex nose, which plays on notes of spices, oak barrel patina, dried figs, brandied fruit, and nuts. On the palate, it is full-bodied and delicate, well-rounded and fresh, with a silky texture. Aromas of dried fruit (apricot), smoke, and coffee develop, giving way on the finish to licorice and a lingering nutty note, typical of rancio.

About the estate:

The Domaine de Rombeau has been in the family since 1810. Pierre-Henri de La Fabrègue, a well-known winemaker, restaurateur, and hotelier who took the helm in 1993, has brought new vitality to the estate. From the estate’s 90 hectares—27 of which are organic—come Muscat-de-Rivesaltes, Rivesaltes, and dry wines, both AOC and IGP. A wide-ranging production well known to readers of the Guide.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 9 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on June 18, 2023

A full-bodied wine to be enjoyed on its own. The alcohol is noticeable but balanced by lovely citrus notes (blood orange). Its lovely freshness gives it a charming, youthful character.