Description
Domaine La Sobilane, Rivesaltes
It is with great honor that we can offer this legendary 1950 Rivesaltes, a fortified wine that aged for 66 years in the same barrel before it was discovered, bottled in 2018, and allocated in micro-quantities. It is a remarkable wine of perseverance, passion, and antiquity from a bygone era when vin doux naturel was consumed and adored by everyone. And it wouldn’t be in front of you today without Philippe and Sandrine Gayral, a husband-wife treasure-hunting team who’ve spent the last two decades uncovering these sacred, all-but-forgotten wine antiques. This 73-year-old gem from Domaine La Sobilane has been savored by some of the world’s most prestigious critics, but outside of them, very few have had the opportunity. Today, you have that rare chance to experience a legitimate piece of history that has outlived the winemaker, survived wars, and been preserved to absolute perfection.
The first sip coats your palate with luxurious, profoundly rich flavors that refuse to disappear, so sit back in awed silence as the finish goes past 30 seconds, then 60. It is intoxicating, lush, sweet, and tangy all at once. Never too cloying, never too light, just a perfectly crafted, energizing fortified wine that has ignored the wearying effects of Father Time. It can be opened now or in the decades to come—either way, it will deliver an unforgettable experience.
