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Arnaud de Villeneuve - Côtes Catalanes Rancio sec (oxidative wine)

Arnaud de Villeneuve - Côtes Catalanes Rancio sec (vin oxydatif)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

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"A rancio made from white grape varieties aged in glass demijohns in an oxidative environment, resulting in a dry wine that is rich yet balanced and fresh."

The cellar perpetuates the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancios brought together through various blends: true treasures, like this blend of Grenache Blanc and Macabeu, draped in a beautiful amber color with honey highlights. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruits, vanilla, raisins, old champagne, cinchona, quince... The palate is of the same caliber, offering superb balance, volume, great freshness, a fine and elegant texture, and infinite length. There is a lot of class in this airy and timeless rancio. (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

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Estate

Arnaud de Villeneuve

Vintage

Rancio sec

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache Blanc, Macabeau

Terroirs

Roussillon Plain

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

High-alcohol grapes

Wine making

Destemming, crushing, direct pressing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats

Livestock farming

Aged for at least 5 years in glass demijohns, then in oak barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Light amber color

Nose

Citrus fruits, fresh walnuts, roasted hazelnuts

Mouth

Fresh and full-bodied, with beautiful aromatic power marked by Rancio, and a finish balanced between saltiness and bitterness.

Serve

At 8°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Perfect as an aperitif, with tapas such as Iberian ham, olives, anchovies, cheese, etc.

More information on Arnaud de Villeneuve

More information on IGP Côtes Catalanes

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About wine:

The cellar continues the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancios brought together through various blends: true treasures, like this blend of Grenache Blanc and Macabeu, draped in a beautiful amber color with honey highlights. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruits, vanilla, raisins, old champagne, cinchona, quince... The palate is of the same caliber, offering superb balance, volume, great freshness, a fine and elegant texture, and infinite length. There is a lot of class in this airy and timeless rancio.

About the estate:

The result of a merger between three wineries, this cooperative bears the name of the inventor of naturally sweet wines, Arnaud de Villeneuve. It brings together 320 winegrowers from Salses, Rivesaltes, and Pézilla-la-Rivière, who cultivate some 2,000 hectares of vines (including 125 hectares of organic vines) spread across 26 municipalities and varied terroirs.

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ESTATE PRICE

17

.50

€/bottle

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