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Rivesaltes Château Sisqueille
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Château Sisqueille, a great estate of more than 130 hectares adjoining a Rivesaltes family wine merchant, is a key player in the region. In 1873, the Château – then known as Rey-Pailhade – was acquired in a candle auction by Joseph Sisqueille. A very small quantity of his first harvest – from 1874 – still remains! His son Alexandre took over the reins, but died on his return from the front lines of the Great War. Two different bearers of the name Henri Sisqueille – first his son, then his grandson (who shared the same name) – then took up the family banner and produced this unique collection, kept as a legacy for future generations. It is now the property of Marie Sisqueille, who has, since the death of her father Henri in 1979, carried on the tradition of vins doux naturels (Rivesaltes AOC) on the lands owned by her ancestors. This low-altitude (20 metres) vineyard is located a mere few stone's throws away from the Mediterranean. It grows in a hot, permeable, slightly sandy limestone-clay terroir strewn with many pudding stones. Harvesting is always as late as possible in order to enable the grapes to reach optimal maturity. The wines are produced using the vin doux naturel production process (fortification using neutral grape spirit) from a blend of the three Grenache grapes (Noir, Gris/Rose and Blanc) with a strong bias in favour of Grenache Noir, especially in the older vintages. A handful of Maccabeo and Malvoisie vines make up the full picture. All these wines are conscientiously stored in the family cellar, often in their original containers. Bottlings are regularly held at the Château to ensure these treasures can be enjoyed by wine lovers from around the world.

About the wine

This Rivesaltes is recognisable for its amber robe with leathery shades. Even with the passing of decades, it hasn’t lost its divine aromas of candied fruits, dried fruits, cocoa, coffee and caramel notes. Every mouthful is lifted by a magnificent freshness which brings finesse and elegance to this unctuous and generous wine.

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Characteristics of the producer and cuvée

Region: Roussillon

Producers and wineries: Château Sisqueille

Colour: amber

Grape variety: Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Grenache
Food and wine pairings: : Roquefort, Brebis du Sud-Ouest, Canard sauce aigre-douce

Appellation: Rivesaltes

Owner: Château Sisqueille

Viticulture: conventional More information....

Service temperature: 12°

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Price estimate break down for wine Rivesaltes Château Sisqueille 1949
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Current price estimate of 1949 vintage
97
88
Lowest auction price (past 12 months)
100
Highest auction price (past 12 months)
Auction history Rivesaltes Château Sisqueille 1949
04/04/2024100
04/04/202488
22/02/2024100
22/02/202494
31/05/201881
31/05/201873
24/05/201863
16/08/201790
13/02/201359
09/01/201371

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