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Château Rombeau - Rivesaltes Ambré 2008 (50 cl)

Name: Château Rombeau - Rivesaltes Ambré 2008 (50 cl)
Brand: Château Rombeau
Rating: 4.3 (9 reviews)

Rivesaltes|White wine

4.3/5 (9 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

ample

delicate

sweet

celebration

"Amber in color with slight green highlights, the robe heralds the onset of rancio. The same is true of the open, complex nose, which plays with spices, oak patina, dried figs, brandied fruit, and nuts. On the palate, it is full-bodied and delicate, smooth and fresh, silky. Aromas of dried fruit (apricot), smoke and coffee develop, before giving way to licorice and a lingering nutty note, typical of rancio." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

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Estate

Château Rombeau

Vintage

Ambré (50 cl)

Vintage

2008

Designation

Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

50% Grenache Gris, 50% Macabeu

Terroirs

Clay-limestone terraces with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Direct pressing of grapes, fermentation at 20 degrees, and fortification with neutral alcohol.

Livestock farming

2 years in vats then 4 years in oak barrels without topping up

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

116.9 g/L

Eye

Bright amber color

Nose

Ripe fruit, acacia, spices, orange, and prune

Mouth

Ample, full-bodied and smooth with flavors of toasted almonds, candied citrus fruits, and orange zest.

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Serve with duck à l'orange, figs with foie gras, chocolate, panellets...

More information on Château Rombeau

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

Amber in color with slight green highlights, the robe heralds the onset of rancio. The same is true of the open, complex nose, which plays with spices, oak barrel patina, dried figs, brandied fruit, and nuts. On the palate, it is full-bodied and delicate, smooth and fresh, silky. Aromas of dried fruit (apricot), smoke and coffee develop, before giving way to licorice and a lingering nutty note on the finish, typical of rancio.

About the estate:

The Dom. de Rombeau has been in the family since 1810. Pierre-Henri de La Fabrègue, a media-savvy winemaker, restaurateur, and hotelier, took over in 1993 and has brought great success to the estate. The estate's 90 hectares, including 27 hectares of organic land, produce Muscat de Rivesaltes, Rivesaltes and dry wines, both AOC and IGP. It is a large production, well known to readers of the Guide.

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 9 reviews

Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/18/2023

A full-bodied wine to be enjoyed on its own. The alcohol is present but balanced by lovely citrus notes (blood orange). Very nice freshness giving it a charming youthful air.