Dom Brial Grande Réserve 1979

Wine: Dom Brial Grande Réserve 1979
Winery: Vignobles Dom Brial
Appellation: A.O.C. Rivesaltes Ambré (France)
Varietals: Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
ABV: 16%

Winemaking
Vineyards located on the southern slopes of the Corbières massif, on clay-limestone quaternary terraces. The wine was aged in large oak vats (foudres) for 30 years before being bottled in 2009.

 

Tasting Notes

 

Appearance: Very similar in character to the 1969 vintage. Light mahogany color, slightly cloudy, with copper and amber highlights.

 

Nose: Subtle and sober. Notes of old solera stand out, alongside seasoned staves, a hint of cellar humidity, caramel, macerated plums, dried apricots, and raisined fruit.

 

Palate: Medium-bodied and concentrated, with pronounced sensations of age. It features very good acidity that supports notes of raisins, Turkish figs, dried apricots, and vanilla. Bone-dry. Its roundness evokes an old Sherry Oloroso. Complex and serious, it is replete with detail, showing a traditional rancio expression melded with ripe fruit and curious "grapey" preserves.

 

Personal Score: 91
Tasting Group Score: 93