Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2014 / 750ml | ≈ $26.39Original €23.50≈ £19.62 | boutique.domainedeschenes.fr ↗ |
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Grenache Noir
Drinking Window Very great ageing potential
Classification AOP Rivesaltes Tuilé
Region Rivesaltes
Soil Very stony sandstone
Fermentation Vessels Foudre
Production Details Hand harvested at yields below 20 hL/ha. Traditionally vinified as a red, followed by fortification with alcohol on the grapes and maceration under alcohol; aged for 7 years in barrels and 600 L demi-muids. The linked sheet recommends serving at around 10°C.
Tasting Notes Tawny-colored; chocolate, mocha, fig and leather aromas; sweet and full-bodied palate with integrated tannins, cooked prune and candied-fruit notes, and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif with melon and thinly sliced Serrano ham; bitter-chocolate desserts, red-fruit salad and blue cheeses.
2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% very old Grenache Noir
Classification Rivesaltes Tuilé
Region Rivesaltes
Soil Very stony sandstone
Production Details Hand harvested at yields below 20 hL/ha. Traditionally vinified as a red, followed by fortification with alcohol on the grapes and maceration under alcohol; aged for 7 years in barrels and 600 L demi-muids.
Tasting Notes Tawny-colored; chocolate, mocha, fig and leather aromas; sweet and full-bodied palate with integrated tannins, cooked prune and candied-fruit notes, and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Serve as an aperitif with melon and thinly sliced Serrano ham; also with bitter-chocolate desserts, red-fruit salad or blue cheeses.
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2008 Technical Specifications
Region Rivesaltes
Critics Ratings 14
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