Rivesaltes "Legend Vintage" 1948 - Gerard Bertrand - Wooden Box

Rivesaltes Tiled "Legend Vintage" 1948 - Gerard Bertrand

About the domain

Gérard Bertrand is one of the most recognized ambassadors of Languedoc-Roussillon wines. With a deep respect for the terroir and traditions, he strives to produce wines of excellence, combining innovation and heritage. Rivesaltes Legend Vintage is part of his collection of natural sweet wines, highlighting the great vintages of this historic appellation. These rare vintages are designed for lovers of exceptional wines and lovers of unique pieces.

The Rivesaltes terroir , with its rolled pebble soils and Mediterranean climate, is ideal for producing sweet wines with long aging potential. Traditional grape varieties, such as Grenache, reach exceptional maturity thanks to generous sunshine.

Vintage 1948

The year 1948 was marked by ideal climatic conditions, favoring an exceptional concentration of sugars and a perfect quality of harvest. The grapes, harvested at full maturity, gave a rich and intense juice, ideal for producing a natural sweet wine destined to defy time. After decades of aging, this 1948 vintage reveals all its greatness, combining concentration and finesse, complexity and freshness.

Food and wine pairings

The Rivesaltes Legend Vintage 1948 is a meditation wine that is sufficient in itself, but it will pair wonderfully with:

• A Tatin tart or a dried fruit dessert,
• A platter of mature cheeses (Roquefort, old Comté),
• A lightly spiced foie gras terrine,
• An evening for two, to be savored slowly to savour every moment.

Service tips

• Serving temperature : 14-16°C.
• Aeration : No decanting necessary, but let breathe for 15-30 minutes before tasting.
• Storage : This wine is eternal. It can be stored for several more decades, provided it is kept away from light and temperature variations.

Technical characteristics

• Grape varieties : Mainly Grenache, with rigorous selection.
• Name : AOP Rivesaltes.
• Alcohol : Approximately 16%.
• Vinification : Mutage (addition of alcohol to stop fermentation) to preserve the natural sugars, followed by prolonged aging in oak barrels.