COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2001
GRAPE
Grenache Noir
PRODUCER
Château Nadal-Hainaut
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Nadal-Hainaut Rivesaltes Tuilé 2001 is a fortified wine from the Roussillon appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. The "Tuilé" designation indicates a red wine that has undergone oxidative aging. The estate, Château Nadal-Hainaut, has a long family history in winemaking, dating back to the 12th century and continuously family-run since 1826. This wine is made primarily from Grenache Noir grapes, a variety well-suited to the region's climate.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged for up to 12 years in oak and glass carboys.
Fact 02
The 'Tuilé' style signifies oxidative aging.
Fact 03
Family-run estate since 1826.
Fact 04
Grapes are fortified with grape spirit to halt fermentation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Château Nadal-Hainaut Rivesaltes Tuilé involves stopping fermentation by adding grape spirit (mutage sur grain) to retain natural sweetness and achieve high alcohol. The grapes are destemmed, and fermentation occurs without added yeast under temperature control. The wine then undergoes extensive aging, with a minimum of two years in an oxidative environment, typically in old oak barrels for several years, followed by aging in large glass carboys ('dame jeanne').
