1981 · L'Ambre de Terrassous Rivesaltes Ambré
Terrassous
Dessert White · Rivesaltes, France
Fortified
Sweet · Dessert
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Pre-fermentation settlingFermentation below 20°CAlcohol-stopped fermentationSeasoned oak barrelsMinimum six yearsNo topping-up
Grapes
Grenache blanc
Producer
Terrassous
France
Terrassous is a Languedoc-Roussillon brand producing Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel, a sweet fortified wine aged for 18 years in barrels. Its full-bodied style combines balanced acidity, sweetness, and alcohol with layered notes of caramel, toasted nuts, spice, and figs. The wine has received a 95-point rating from Wine Advocate.