Ribiera 'La Source des Selces' Fortified Cinsault 2018 | Languedoc, France

A surprisingly fresh and drinkable fortified red from Languedoc, made with Cinsault and minimal extraction. Lighter than you’d expect, but still full of spice, fruit, and warmth.

Tasting Notes

• Ripe plum, cocoa, and cherry compote
• Dried herbs, black tea, baking spice
• Smooth and warming, without the sticky heaviness

Winemaking Notes

• 100% Cinsault grown on marl and pebbled soils at 110m elevation
• Estate-grown and organically farmed
• Minimal extraction: short maceration under grape marc
• Fortified with spirit and bottled with minimal sulphur
• No filtration, no fining

Drinking Notes

Serve slightly chilled or cellar temp. Made for chocolate, dried fruit, salty cheese, or surprise nightcaps. A fortified red for people who usually say “I don’t like fortified reds.”