COLOUR
Other
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2006
GRAPE
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache Noir, Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon, Muscat
PRODUCER
Gérard Bertrand
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gérard Bertrand Rivesaltes Ambré 2006 is a Vin Doux Naturel from the Roussillon sub-region of Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Produced by Gérard Bertrand, a renowned figure in the region's wine industry, the wine is crafted from a blend of Grenache varieties, Macabeu, Malvoisie du Roussillon, and Muscats. Bertrand's winemaking philosophy emphasizes quality, authenticity, and respect for the terroir, with a significant focus on biodynamic and organic practices. The Rivesaltes appellation requires a minimum of two years of oxidative aging, contributing to the wine's unique amber color and complex character. This particular vintage was bottled in 2018 after its extended aging period.
ALCOHOL
17.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged oxidatively for at least 2 years, often much longer.
Fact 02
Fermentation is stopped by adding grape spirit (mutage).
Fact 03
Vineyards average 40 years old.
Fact 04
Bottled in 2018 after aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gérard Bertrand Rivesaltes Ambré 2006 is produced as a Vin Doux Naturel. Grapes are pre-selected to achieve the desired alcohol content. Fermentation is stopped through mutage, the addition of neutral grape spirit, to retain natural sugars. The wine then undergoes extended aging in an oxidative environment, a minimum of two years, in large vats and subsequently in oak barrels. This specific vintage was aged in old oak casks until it was bottled in 2018. The AOC Rivesaltes mandates this oxidative aging process, which contributes significantly to the wine's amber color and complex flavor profile.
