Prieure Monastir Camp, Rivesaltes other_regions_italy (from En la Richard)

(from En la Richard)

Lots of zing and citrus peel

low yielding vines that gets 24 months in new American oak usually

mossy tree bark and truffles over a core of plum preserves

but that's what gives this its spice

Prieure Monastir Camp, Rivesaltes other_regions_italy (from En la Richard)The 1968 Rivesaltes has a lovely bouquet with marmalade, peat, toffee, dried prune and pain dpices. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, more cohesion than the 1959 with touches of espresso, red fruit, walnut and smoke, a little lighter on the finish than expected but with a persistent finish. Tasted with Philippe Gayral. Neal Martin