| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Vin Doux Naturel > Rivesaltes |
| Type | Fortified |
The 1955 Rivesaltes has a more rancio character than other vintages with marmalade, sandalwood, pressed flowers and a little more VA than younger editions. The palate is beautifully balanced with acidity to counter its richer style. Very harmonious and lightly tangy, the 1955 offers fig, marmalade, hints of peach and apricot, fanning out beautifully on the finish with a note of white pepper. At 70 years old, this is just magnificent. Drink 2025-2045.
Used to be Château de Villargeil. From a single private domaine whose last vintage was 1958.
Pale greenish tawny. A bit dusty and too concentrated. Too much concentration and astringency for me (it reminded me too much of too-old sherries from cask), although it was the favourite of some other tasters. (JR)
Light mahogany. Great nose, with real depth and power. Tobacco, old library, figs, sweet roasted nuts. Just impeccably balanced with intensity and weight. The palate follows in the same vein, saline and concentrated without heaviness. Tangy in acids yet succulent in its fruit thanks to the aged sugars, this is direct, layered and precise. A powerful, impressive and harmonious Rivesaltes.
