1942 Rivesaltes (84 years old Vintage) - Roussillon, Rivesaltes - 1 Jennie (0.5L)

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Rivesaltes AOP, vintage 1942, 0.5L bottle from France’s Roussillon, with Grenache and Macabeu, presented in its original wooden case with a fully intact metal capsule and readable label.

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AOP RIVESALTES Vintage 1942
A Rare Witness to History

Some bottles are collected. Some bottles are treasured.

Very few bottles survive long enough to become historical artefacts.

Presented exclusively as part of #ExclusiveSelection2026WINE, this remarkable Rivesaltes 1942 belongs to an incredibly rare category of wines: vintages that have lived through generations and endured the passage of time with dignity and character.

Harvested during one of the most significant periods of the twentieth century, this exceptional bottle has spent more than eight decades slowly evolving into a true collector's treasure.

This is not simply an old wine.

It is a tangible piece of history.

An Extraordinary Level of Rarity

The world's supply of authentic pre-war and wartime vintages grows smaller each year.

Bottles from the 1942 vintage have become exceptionally scarce, particularly when preserved in such collector-grade presentation and accompanied by their certificate of authenticity.

Today, most surviving examples are held in private collections, luxury cellars, or have already been consumed. Opportunities to acquire a properly authenticated bottle from this historic vintage have become increasingly rare.

For serious collectors, historic wine enthusiasts and investors in exceptional bottles, Rivesaltes 1942 represents a remarkable acquisition opportunity.

The Art of Patience

The philosophy of this wine is perfectly captured by the inscription on the bottle:

"Every vintage has a story to tell, but the alliance between the vineyard, the hand of man and the passage of time deserves respect and meditation."

More than eighty years of maturation have allowed this wine to develop the remarkable complexity, concentration and noble character for which the greatest historic Rivesaltes are renowned.

A wine to contemplate, admire and ultimately experience.

A true Meditation Wine.

Collector's Presentation

This exceptional offering includes:

✓ Historic Rivesaltes 1942 vintage
✓ Original wooden collector's case
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ 50cl collector's bottle
✓ Vintage Collection presentation and accessories
✓ Exceptional provenance
✓ Museum-quality presentation
✓ Offered exclusively through #ExclusiveSelection2026WINE

A Collector's Opportunity Unlikely to be Repeated

Finding an authenticated bottle approaching a century of age is already exceptional.

Finding one presented in its original collector's packaging, complete with wooden case and certificate of authenticity, is increasingly uncommon.

Whether destined for a prestigious cellar, an important collection, a once-in-a-lifetime gift, or as an investment in liquid heritage, this Rivesaltes 1942 stands among the most desirable historic vintages available today.

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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AOP RIVESALTES Vintage 1942
A Rare Witness to History

Some bottles are collected. Some bottles are treasured.

Very few bottles survive long enough to become historical artefacts.

Presented exclusively as part of #ExclusiveSelection2026WINE, this remarkable Rivesaltes 1942 belongs to an incredibly rare category of wines: vintages that have lived through generations and endured the passage of time with dignity and character.

Harvested during one of the most significant periods of the twentieth century, this exceptional bottle has spent more than eight decades slowly evolving into a true collector's treasure.

This is not simply an old wine.

It is a tangible piece of history.

An Extraordinary Level of Rarity

The world's supply of authentic pre-war and wartime vintages grows smaller each year.

Bottles from the 1942 vintage have become exceptionally scarce, particularly when preserved in such collector-grade presentation and accompanied by their certificate of authenticity.

Today, most surviving examples are held in private collections, luxury cellars, or have already been consumed. Opportunities to acquire a properly authenticated bottle from this historic vintage have become increasingly rare.

For serious collectors, historic wine enthusiasts and investors in exceptional bottles, Rivesaltes 1942 represents a remarkable acquisition opportunity.

The Art of Patience

The philosophy of this wine is perfectly captured by the inscription on the bottle:

"Every vintage has a story to tell, but the alliance between the vineyard, the hand of man and the passage of time deserves respect and meditation."

More than eighty years of maturation have allowed this wine to develop the remarkable complexity, concentration and noble character for which the greatest historic Rivesaltes are renowned.

A wine to contemplate, admire and ultimately experience.

A true Meditation Wine.

Collector's Presentation

This exceptional offering includes:

✓ Historic Rivesaltes 1942 vintage
✓ Original wooden collector's case
✓ Certificate of Authenticity
✓ 50cl collector's bottle
✓ Vintage Collection presentation and accessories
✓ Exceptional provenance
✓ Museum-quality presentation
✓ Offered exclusively through #ExclusiveSelection2026WINE

A Collector's Opportunity Unlikely to be Repeated

Finding an authenticated bottle approaching a century of age is already exceptional.

Finding one presented in its original collector's packaging, complete with wooden case and certificate of authenticity, is increasingly uncommon.

Whether destined for a prestigious cellar, an important collection, a once-in-a-lifetime gift, or as an investment in liquid heritage, this Rivesaltes 1942 stands among the most desirable historic vintages available today.

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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Details

Vintage
1942
Producer, Name of wine
Rivesaltes (84 years old Vintage)
Number of bottles
1
Bottle size
Jennie (0.5L)
Country
France
Region
Rivesaltes, Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache, Macabeu
Fill level
Bordeaux bottle type, neck fill level
Original packaging
In original wooden case
Capsule/cork condition
Fully intact metal capsule
Label condition
Fully intact, readable label
FranceVerified
398
Objects sold
96.97%
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