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NV Chateau Des Hospices Canet Petite Vermeille Rivesaltes 750 ml

  • Red Blend
  • France
  • Côtes du Roussillon
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The Story

Rivesaltes Hors d’Age is incredibly rare in the US, and when we tasted this spectacular bottle from Marc Benassis, we knew we couldn’t leave France without an allocation. A prestigious fortified wine produced in the Roussillon region, Rivesaltes bears all the nutty complexity and longevity as Madeira. “Hors d'Age" means "beyond age," and this incredible bottle comes from barrels Marc inherited from his grandfather. The oldest date back at least three decades!

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Wine Facts
  • Fruit Intensity
  • Oak Intensity
  • Body
  • Sweetness
  • Tannin
  • ABV 19.00%
  • Enjoy right away
  • Now - 2050
  • % Red Blend
  • Serving temperature - 50°
  • Cork
Wine Access Tasting Note

Deep amber in appearance, with light flecks throughout. Lively, prolific tones of baked yellow apples, fresh vanilla, caramel, toasted orange peel, fresh espresso beans, hazelnuts, sticky toffee pudding, and exotic spices. On the palate, the fortified body is nicely balanced by juicy acidity and flavors of grilled apricots, fresh chai, spun sugar, cloves, honey, vanilla ice cream, and cardamom. The perfect accompaniment to apple pie à la mode, red velvet cake, or a cold night and a warm fire. Drink now–2050.

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The Treasure of our Trip

On our last trip to France, we tasted one wine that we knew we couldn’t go home without. It was the Château des Hospices Canet Petite Vermeille Rivesaltes Ambré Hors d’Age.

Rivesaltes Hors d’Age is one of our favorite styles of wine, and we almost never get to drink it. It’s incredibly rare in the US. A prestigious fortified wine produced in the Roussillon region of southern France—practically in Spain—it can be made from Grenache, Macabeu, Malvoisie, and Muscat. This one is Grenache Noir, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu. 

“Hors d'Age" means "beyond age," and that classification is reserved for wines that have been aged for a minimum of five years, though many producers age their wines for much longer. Marc Benassis, proprietor of Château des Hospices Canet, inherited his Rivesaltes barrels from his grandfather. The oldest ones date back more than three decades, which is why this fortified wine boasts such an incredibly complex and nuanced flavor profile.

The closest comparison we can make for Rivesaltes is Madeira. Dominated by white grapes, aged extremely long in barrel, it’s got a deep amber color and intense aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and spices. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, with flavors that can include raisins, figs, walnuts, coffee, and dark chocolate. Best of all, the residual sugar, vinification process, and fortification mean that the wine is practically immortal—even after the bottle has been opened. 

Rivesaltes truly is one of the rare treasures of the wine world. We’re thrilled to bring this one to the US for the first time ever.

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