1988 AOP Rivesaltes - Alavail Winery (38 years old) - Roussillon - 4 Jennies (0.5L)
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Four bottles of AOP Rivesaltes 1988 from Vignoble Alavail, Banyuls-dels-Aspres, Roussillon, France, each 50 cl, 16% vol, aged about twenty years in oak casks and presented in original Vintage Collection gift boxes with intact metal capsules and readable labels.
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An Exceptional Quartet of Mature Roussillon Heritage Wines
Offered here is an outstanding collection of 4 bottles of AOP Rivesaltes 1988, each presented in its original Vintage Collection gift case, originating from the renowned Vignoble Alavail in Banyuls-dels-Aspres, one of the historic terroirs of French Catalonia.
This remarkable lot represents a rare opportunity to acquire a perfectly matched set from a single vintage that has benefited from more than three decades of patient maturation.
Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Vignoble Alavail has long been recognized for producing authentic Vin Doux Naturels of exceptional longevity. Time has transformed this 1988 Rivesaltes into a wine of remarkable nobility, revealing the extraordinary ageing potential for which the great fortified wines of Roussillon are celebrated.
A Wine Refined by Decades
According to the producer's notes, this vintage was matured for approximately twenty years in oak casks, allowing it to develop an extraordinary aromatic complexity and elegance.
The wine displays a magnificent amber hue with delicate copper reflections. Its sumptuous bouquet unveils layers of candied orange peel, quince, dried fruits, toasted walnuts and noble oxidative notes. On the palate, richness is perfectly balanced by freshness, delivering impressive length and remarkable harmony.
A rare wine whose character can only be achieved through decades of careful ageing and preservation.
The Prestige of Provenance
Produced by the historic Vignoble Alavail, Banyuls-dels-Aspres, this collection embodies the unique identity of the Roussillon region, where exceptional sunshine, ancient vineyards and traditional winemaking techniques have produced some of France's most celebrated Vin Doux Naturels.
Today, mature examples from this estate are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in complete presentation format.
Lot Details
4 bottles of AOP Rivesaltes 1988
Appellation: Rivesaltes Contrôlée
Vintage: 1988
Origin: Vignoble Alavail, Banyuls-dels-Aspres, Roussillon, France
Volume: 50 cl each
Alcohol: 16% vol.
20 years in oak casks
In original Vintage Collection luxury gift boxes
Collector's Note
Matched collections of mature Rivesaltes from a single estate and vintage have become increasingly scarce. This exceptional quartet from 1988 offers both the pleasure of tasting and the privilege of owning a genuine piece of Roussillon's winemaking heritage.
Whether destined for a prestigious cellar, an important vertical tasting, or the collection of a discerning connoisseur, these bottles represent a rare encounter with the artistry of time.
A distinguished and highly collectible offering, combining provenance, rarity, exceptional ageing and elegant presentation.
Professionally packed and shipped with full tracking
"Great wines are measured not only by their origin, but by the decades they gracefully endure. This Rivesaltes 1988 from Vignoble Alavail stands as a magnificent testament to both."
Seller's Story
We are located in Rivesaltes on the designation area of the VDN of Languedoc Roussillon.
We have historically specialized in the regional appellations (Muscat, Rivesaltes, Banyuls Grand Cru, Maury...).
With a team of qualified oenologists, we select and age the finest Natural Sweet Wines that mature in a dedicated climate-controlled cellar.
More than 1,450 barrels stand like a wine cathedral, with a storage capacity of 4,300 hectolitres of wine aging, including some old vintages that are now rare.
Translated by Google TranslateAn Exceptional Quartet of Mature Roussillon Heritage Wines
Offered here is an outstanding collection of 4 bottles of AOP Rivesaltes 1988, each presented in its original Vintage Collection gift case, originating from the renowned Vignoble Alavail in Banyuls-dels-Aspres, one of the historic terroirs of French Catalonia.
This remarkable lot represents a rare opportunity to acquire a perfectly matched set from a single vintage that has benefited from more than three decades of patient maturation.
Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Vignoble Alavail has long been recognized for producing authentic Vin Doux Naturels of exceptional longevity. Time has transformed this 1988 Rivesaltes into a wine of remarkable nobility, revealing the extraordinary ageing potential for which the great fortified wines of Roussillon are celebrated.
A Wine Refined by Decades
According to the producer's notes, this vintage was matured for approximately twenty years in oak casks, allowing it to develop an extraordinary aromatic complexity and elegance.
The wine displays a magnificent amber hue with delicate copper reflections. Its sumptuous bouquet unveils layers of candied orange peel, quince, dried fruits, toasted walnuts and noble oxidative notes. On the palate, richness is perfectly balanced by freshness, delivering impressive length and remarkable harmony.
A rare wine whose character can only be achieved through decades of careful ageing and preservation.
The Prestige of Provenance
Produced by the historic Vignoble Alavail, Banyuls-dels-Aspres, this collection embodies the unique identity of the Roussillon region, where exceptional sunshine, ancient vineyards and traditional winemaking techniques have produced some of France's most celebrated Vin Doux Naturels.
Today, mature examples from this estate are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in complete presentation format.
Lot Details
4 bottles of AOP Rivesaltes 1988
Appellation: Rivesaltes Contrôlée
Vintage: 1988
Origin: Vignoble Alavail, Banyuls-dels-Aspres, Roussillon, France
Volume: 50 cl each
Alcohol: 16% vol.
20 years in oak casks
In original Vintage Collection luxury gift boxes
Collector's Note
Matched collections of mature Rivesaltes from a single estate and vintage have become increasingly scarce. This exceptional quartet from 1988 offers both the pleasure of tasting and the privilege of owning a genuine piece of Roussillon's winemaking heritage.
Whether destined for a prestigious cellar, an important vertical tasting, or the collection of a discerning connoisseur, these bottles represent a rare encounter with the artistry of time.
A distinguished and highly collectible offering, combining provenance, rarity, exceptional ageing and elegant presentation.
Professionally packed and shipped with full tracking
"Great wines are measured not only by their origin, but by the decades they gracefully endure. This Rivesaltes 1988 from Vignoble Alavail stands as a magnificent testament to both."
Seller's Story
We are located in Rivesaltes on the designation area of the VDN of Languedoc Roussillon.
We have historically specialized in the regional appellations (Muscat, Rivesaltes, Banyuls Grand Cru, Maury...).
With a team of qualified oenologists, we select and age the finest Natural Sweet Wines that mature in a dedicated climate-controlled cellar.
More than 1,450 barrels stand like a wine cathedral, with a storage capacity of 4,300 hectolitres of wine aging, including some old vintages that are now rare.
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Vintage
1988
Producer, Name of wine
AOP Rivesaltes - Alavail Winery (38 years old)
Number of bottles
4
Bottle size
Jennies (0.5L)
Country
France
Region
Roussillon
Fill level
Bordeaux bottle type, neck fill level
Original packaging
In original giftbox
Capsule/cork condition
Fully intact metal capsule
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
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