Very good. Really rich sweet nose, very hard to describe, raisins, toast, candied fruit. Sip gives fruit, fresh acidity, then a wave of raisin, coffee, toffee, and some tannins gradually drying out the mouth. The finish lasts for a long time, you'll taste this ten, twenty minutes after your last sip. There's more caramel / toffee elements in this VdN than some others I've had. Quite a bit more intense than 1965 La Cuvee des Aigles.
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This is gorgeous. Amber with yellow highlights. Nose is fabulous, with sherry and port-like scents of grilled nuts, especially almonds, really awesome. In the mouth this is incredibly rich, unctuous, and every adjective you can think of. What a wine! This is my first Rivesaltes, and now I understand what all the hype is about. This has to be the very best value in aged wine in the marketplace today. Again, WOW! 5-14-18-9: 96/100.
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2 bottles consumed at diamond wedding celebration were spectactular. What a great buy. These were pale reddish orange with strong acidity, great sweetness to balance and fantastically long. Everybody loved them.
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11/4/2018 - barrkel Likes this wine: 96 Points
Very good. Really rich sweet nose, very hard to describe, raisins, toast, candied fruit. Sip gives fruit, fresh acidity, then a wave of raisin, coffee, toffee, and some tannins gradually drying out the mouth. The finish lasts for a long time, you'll taste this ten, twenty minutes after your last sip. There's more caramel / toffee elements in this VdN than some others I've had. Quite a bit more intense than 1965 La Cuvee des Aigles.
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10/15/2018 - BenBlu Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cola coloured, lovely deep aromas of ground coffee beans, creme brulee, orange peel and plums. Better a few days after opening. A strong VdN.
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10/21/2017 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 96 Points
This is gorgeous. Amber with yellow highlights. Nose is fabulous, with sherry and port-like scents of grilled nuts, especially almonds, really awesome. In the mouth this is incredibly rich, unctuous, and every adjective you can think of. What a wine! This is my first Rivesaltes, and now I understand what all the hype is about. This has to be the very best value in aged wine in the marketplace today. Again, WOW! 5-14-18-9: 96/100.
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3/2/2016 - Benji La Malice Likes this wine: 95 Points
Really great! And especially the day after! Café orange crème brûlée in a lovely balance with a nice long finish! Remarquable!
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9/13/2015 - SimonS wrote: 96 Points
2 bottles consumed at diamond wedding celebration were spectactular. What a great buy. These were pale reddish orange with strong acidity, great sweetness to balance and fantastically long. Everybody loved them.
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