Clos Saint Georges - Vieux Rivesaltes 1980 - Dominique-Claude Ortal

About the domain

Clos Saint Georges is a historic Roussillon estate, renowned for its expertise in producing naturally sweet wines. Located in the heart of the sun-drenched southern France, it continues the tradition of the great Rivesaltes by producing, on nearly 120 hectares, wines of great longevity, capable of lasting for decades while retaining an exceptional aromatic richness.

Presentation of the Cuvée and the Appellation

Rivesaltes is a naturally sweet wine emblematic of Roussillon, produced using a mutage process that halts fermentation to preserve the grape's natural sugars. This 1980 Vieux Rivesaltes from Clos Saint Georges has aged for several decades in barrels, developing a complex palette of aromas of candied fruit, figs, nuts, and spices. Its oxidative profile gives it remarkable depth and persistence.

Presentation of the 1980 Vintage

The 1980 vintage in Roussillon produced naturally sweet wines of beautiful concentration, thanks to a hot and sunny summer. The grapes reached optimal maturity, allowing the production of a structured Rivesaltes, with intense aromas and excellent aging potential.

Condition of the Bottle

• Level: Perfect
• Color: Beautiful development, clear
• Label Condition: Stained and Torn
• Capsule Condition: Fair
• Overall condition of the bottle: Authentic, with ideal wine preservation

Food and Wine Pairings

• Pan-fried foie gras and fig chutney
• Matured blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort, Bleu d'Auvergne)
• Salted Caramel Walnut Tart