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Rivesaltes, Riveyrac 1960

Tasting Notes

The 1960 Rivesaltes has a deep burnished amber colour. It has an attractive bouquet of walnut, marmalade, nutmeg and light smoky aromas that perhaps would benefit from a little more definition. The palate is well balanced with tangy marmalade, dried honey, molasses, orange rind and a touch of Chinese 5-spice. I love the palate probably more than the aromatics, but at least there is commendable freshness on the finish that beckons you back for another sip. Tasted with Philippe Gayral. 2018 - 2032

95
Neal Martin, vinous.com, October 2018

Pale orange tawny. Yellow rim. Pruny and very rich. Lots of fruit. Lots of dry finish. Racy and treacly and fresh. Quite lip-smacking.
Drink 2016-2024

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, August 2017

Incredible piquant spices – mace, pepper, chilli powder. Long, dense, intense – not just complex, but complicated and challenging. Rancio, honey, black tea. A snapshot of a different world.

19.5
Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, September 2018

The 1960 Rivesaltes has a lucid tawny hue, slightly deeper in color than vins doux naturels of similar age. It has a compelling bouquet with marmalade, allspice, cloves and a slight peatiness perhaps coming from its proximity to the coast. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with just the right amount of viscosity, beautifully poised with shimmering notes of orange zest, allspice, lemongrass and quince. The detail here is stupendous, and the finish almost clinical in its precision. It is one of the finest vins doux naturels that I have tasted from Philippe Gayral. Drink 2017-2040.

96
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Interim Se), September 2017
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