Rivesaltes, 1965 Sweet Wine

L'Archiviste, Domaine St Michel, Vin Doux Naturel, Roussillon, France - Fortified Sweet Wine.

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 16%

Price:

£165.00

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Description

1965 L'Archiviste – Domaine St Michel, Vin Doux Naturel A Remarkable 60-Year-Old Gift
Mark a special 60th celebration with this extraordinary 1965 vintage from Domaine St Michel, bottled under the L'Archiviste label. Carefully matured in old oak casks for decades, this rare Vin Doux Naturel is more than just a wine—it’s a preserved piece of history, offering the recipient a taste of their birth year in a glass.

Tasting Note
Deep amber in colour with complex aromas of figs, walnut, burnt orange, antique wood, and warm spice, this wine showcases the magic of long aging. The palate is luscious and smooth, revealing layers of toffee, dried apricot, coffee, and rancio notes (a hallmark of aged fortified wines), finishing with a refined, nutty elegance.

About Vin Doux Naturel & Domaine St Michel
Produced in the sun-drenched Roussillon region of southern France, Vin Doux Naturel is a unique fortified wine style made by arresting fermentation with grape spirit, locking in natural sweetness. Domaine St Michel is known for its traditional craftsmanship, allowing wines to age gracefully in barrel for decades before bottling under the L’Archiviste label—curated for vintage wine lovers and collectors.

Serving Suggestion
Best served slightly chilled (14–16°C) in a small dessert or port glass. Enjoy it alongside Roquefort cheese, caramelised nuts, tarte Tatin, or dark chocolate, or simply savour it on its own as a reflective after-dinner treat. Once opened, this wine keeps beautifully for several weeks.

Condition

excellent

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