{"title":"Fortified Wine","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"legend-vintage-rivesaltes-1945","title":"Legend Vintage Rivesaltes 1945","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinegrower's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe appellation covers some 86 municipalities in the Pyrénées-Orientales and 9 in the Aude region. The soils are mainly coarse granite and gneiss sand, along with brown and black schist and some plots of red limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white varieties are vinified by fermenting the must after the pressing, in its liquid phase. For the red varieties, the must is macerated in contact with the skins. The fortification halts the action of the yeast before it has converted all the sugar into alcohol. This is how Rivesaltes wines retain part of the natural sweetness contained in the fruit. The wines are matured in wooden casks which they can carry on maturing gently for over fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoasting a beautiful amber colour with brickred tints, this cuvee exhales lovely notes of truffle, dried fruits such as hazelnuts and currants, and cinnamon. Pure velvet on the palate, with an endless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and Wine Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine can be paired with blue cheeses, walnut cheese, spicy duck, or simply as an after-dinner drink, with or without a cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gérard Bertrand","offers":[{"title":"1945 \/ 750ml","offer_id":47862391341289,"sku":"801794","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/legend-vintage-rivesaltes-1945-300311.jpg?v=1729708524"},{"product_id":"legend-vintage-maury-1929","title":"Legend Vintage Maury 1929","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinegrower's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe soils of Maury are composed of schist and marl from the Secondary Era, the layered structure of which allows the roots to dig down into the ground to find the moisture they need to feed the vines. The black colour of the soil soaks up the heat\u003cbr\u003eduring the day and then releases it overnight, thereby helping the grapes to develop very high sugar levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaury wines are fortified on the whole grains, meaning that alcohol is added. When this alcohol is added to the fermenting must, the fermentation process stops. The mixture is left to macerate for up to three weeks to achieve optimal extraction of the anthocyans, tannins and flavour, thereby producing wines with great ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYears of breeding have not wrinkled our dashing octogenarian. Its coat is limpid and brilliant, amber with a light brown caramel. On the nose, our Maury reveals a life of maturation and gives us the thread of its existence: intense notes of gingerbread, vanilla and cinnamon are the sign of a colourful vintage and a freshness that is still almost youthful for a wine that is over 80 years old. Notes of candied fruits and\u003cbr\u003echerries in brandy exacerbate this astonishing freshness. The ripeness is then reflected in aromas of blond tobacco, nuts and leather. On the palate, the tannins have completely melted, integrated into the perfect balance between a surprisingly vigorous persistence and the sweet warmth of candied sugar. The fruit is crunchy, the structure taut. The whole exudes harmony, finesse and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and Wine Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest served with Roquefort cheese, chocolate puddings or fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gérard Bertrand","offers":[{"title":"1929 \/ 750ml","offer_id":47862391439593,"sku":"802348","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/legend-vintage-maury-1929-519225.jpg?v=1729708526"},{"product_id":"legend-vintage-banyuls-1951","title":"Legend Vintage Banyuls 1951","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinegrower's notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Banyuls Controlled Designation of Origin production area is bounded by the 4 ports of the Côte Vermeille: Collioure, Port-Vendres, Banyuls and Cerbère and covers a total of 617 hectares.\u003cbr\u003eThe soils are gray cambian schist, the vines are established on steep slopes or in very narrow terraces retained by low walls facing the sea. These very poor soils allow deep rooting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDried fruit flavors of raspberry and red plum dominate the nose and mouth, while notes of sweet mulled spice, clove-pricked orange rind, pepper, walnut skin and bittersweet cocoa glimmer throughout. Full and rich but lively, with medium acidity and a zippiness to the finish. Enjoyable now, but this will benefit from another 5–10 years in the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wine Enthusiast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winemag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLauren Buzzeo, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood And Wine pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 16 ° C with a chocolate or citrus dessert\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gérard Bertrand","offers":[{"title":"1951 \/ 750ml","offer_id":47862391472361,"sku":"802350","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/legend-vintage-banyuls-1951-373479.jpg?v=1729708525"},{"product_id":"legend-vintage-rivesaltes-1955","title":"Legend Vintage Rivesaltes 1977","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinegrower's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe appellation covers some 86 municipalities in the Pyrénées-Orientales and 9 in the Aude region. The soils are mainly coarse granite and gneiss sand, along with brown and black schist and some plots of red limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker's note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe white varieties are vinified by fermenting the must after pressing, in its liquid phase. For the red varieties, the must is macerated in contact with the skins. Fortification halts the action of the yeast before it has converted all the sugar into alcohol. This is how Rivesaltes wines retain part of the natural sweetness contained in the fruit. The wines are matured in wooden casks in which they can carry on maturing gently for over fifty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn amber colour with coppery tints. The complex bouquet offers aromas of cocoa, dried fruits, coffee and caramel. Aromatic on the palate, revealing notes of dried fig, honey, walnuts, caramel and beeswax. The finish is very long-lasting and smooth, with a delicious hint of caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood and Wine Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServe with Roquefort, chocolate or walnut cake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gérard Bertrand","offers":[{"title":"1977 \/ 750ml","offer_id":47862391734505,"sku":"804398","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3250\/8905\/files\/legend-vintage-rivesaltes-1977-642123.jpg?v=1729708524"}],"url":"https:\/\/bourbonhuntusa.com\/collections\/fortified-wine.oembed","provider":"Bourbon Hunt USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}