I mentioned that I had tasted a couple of old vins doux naturels at this year's Wine Fair. I spotted them when I went through the list of exhibitors and noted down the booth to visit. By chance, a couple of friends who were going to the Fair, also wanted to visit that booth. I tasted the 1946 Rivesaultes first. It was a golden tea colour with a sweet nutty nose. The palate was sweet with orange and nut notes well supported by a nutty backbone.
As for the 1950 Banyuls, which tasted older than the 1946 wine, it was tea coloured with hints of pink. There were berry and smoky notes on the nose, which continued onto the sweet palate. That was all nicely held together by a sweet acid backbone.
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