Wine: Dom Brial Grande Réserve 1989
Winery: Vignobles Dom Brial
Appellation: A.O.C. Rivesaltes Ambré (France)
Varietals: Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
ABV: 15.5%
Winery: Vignobles Dom Brial
Appellation: A.O.C. Rivesaltes Ambré (France)
Varietals: Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris
ABV: 15.5%
Winemaking
Vineyards located on the southern slopes of the Corbières massif, on clay-limestone quaternary terraces. The wine was aged in large, seasoned oak tuns (foudres) for 40 years. It was bottled in 2009 as part of a special collection of historic fortified wines from the 1959, 1969, and 1979 vintages.
Vineyards located on the southern slopes of the Corbières massif, on clay-limestone quaternary terraces. The wine was aged in large, seasoned oak tuns (foudres) for 40 years. It was bottled in 2009 as part of a special collection of historic fortified wines from the 1959, 1969, and 1979 vintages.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Amber-ruby in color; clean and luminous with orange and golden highlights.
Nose:
Low intensity; it requires several days of aeration to gain detail. A
subtle alcoholic edge serves as the foundation for notes of bitter
almond, cocoa butter, hazelnuts, and sweet citrus. Nuances of quince,
toasted egg yolk and bitter orange marmalade emerge.
Palate: Soft yet showing extreme concentration. Candied and warm; currently somewhat "raw" as it finishes rounding off in the bottle, with immense aging
potential. Savory, velvety, and elegant. It features a beautiful
expression of old solera,
sweet spices, and smoky tones, leading to a very long, spiced finish
with a charming "wild" or medicinal hint (rosemary, syrup, garrigue). It should be cellared for many years to allow it to fully polish.
Personal Score: 88
Tasting Group Score: 92
Tasting Group Score: 92
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