1956 · Rivesaltes
Domaine La Sobilane
Dessert Red · Rivesaltes, France
Fortified
Sweet · Dessert · Oxidative · Classic · Full-bodied
Technical details
Vinification & maturation
Fermentation stopped by mutageOak barrel ageingOutdoor demijohn oxidationApprox. three-year oxidationExtended barrel maturation
Grapes
Grenache Noir
Soils
GravelAlluvial
Producer
Domaine La Sobilane
France
Domaine La Sobilane is located near Perpignan in Roussillon and produces Rivesaltes vin doux naturel from Grenache Noir, Blanc and Gris. Owned by Mauricette Daniel, the estate follows sustainable farming practices. Its distinctive Grenache Noir is oxidised for three years in outdoor demijohns, then aged for at least four years in barrel, creating a deliberately traditional, oxidative style.