Rivesaltes is an appellation of Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Growers build the wines around Grenache Noir, filling out the blend with Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Maccabeo.
The climate is mediterranean.
Sweet red wine, sweet white wine and sweet rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows made only from grenache noir and retaining intense sweet berry aromas.
Quality is codified by the Vin Doux Naturel, the Rivesaltes Grenat and the Rivesaltes Ambré, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Chateau Sisqueille, Domaine de Rancy and Gerard Bertrand.
Pour them alongside cheese platter, chocolate desserts and spicy dishes.
Serve chilled.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
In the glass.
Grenat: Made only from grenache noir.
Rosé: Retaining intense sweet berry aromas.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Vin Doux Naturel
- Rivesaltes Grenat
- Rivesaltes Ambré
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Arnaud de Villeneuve Rivesaltes Ambre, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau de Rombeau Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Les Pins Rivesaltes Primage, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Mosse Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Prieure du Monastir del Camp Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Sisqueille Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Villargeil Rivesaltes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine Boudau Rivesaltes Grenat Sur Grains Vin Doux Naturel, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
At the table.
- cheese platter
- chocolate desserts
- spicy dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Rewards decades in the cellar.
Nearby regions.
Rivesaltes: common questions
01.What grapes is Rivesaltes known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Rivesaltes make?+
03.Where is Rivesaltes?+
04.What food goes with Rivesaltes wine?+
05.How long does Rivesaltes wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.