Brandy & Cognac

Domaine Comelade Le Barral Rivesaltes Ambre Rivesaltes 1992

Lionel Comelade produces this stunning wine from ancient vine Macabeu and Grenache Gris grown on amazing black and white schist soil vineyards between Estagel and Latour de France in the Roussillon. Both white grapes were harvested later in the season in 1992 with high sugar levels. The grapes were partially fermented in concrete vats and then neutral brandy was added to stop fermentation and keep natural sweetness in the wine. Then the wine was passed to second use oak barrels and left in the cellar for 34 years before bottling (to order). No A topping upA' of the barrels occurred in the 34 years. The wine is tremendous possibly surpassing the 1988. It is A ambreA' in colour. A bright wild nose with orange rind orange oil and warm spices. The palate is thrilling with great complexity and depth with thrilling wild acidity which really charms. Astonishing and quite unique. The wine is one of the best value fortified wines in the world. 34 years of age so interesting and delicious. A ste