Arnaud de Villeneuve - Côtes Catalanes Rancio sec (vin oxydatif)
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"A rancio made from white grape varieties and aged in glass demijohns in an oxidative environment, resulting in a dry wine full of richness while retaining balance and freshness"
“The winery carries on the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancio wines, blended as a result of various mergers: true treasures, such as this blend of white Grenache and Macabeu, with a beautiful amber color and honey-colored highlights. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruits, vanilla, raisins, aged champagne, cinchona, quince… The palate is equally impressive, offering superb balance, volume, plenty of freshness, a fine and elegant texture, and an endless finish. This airy, timeless rancio exudes great class. ” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Light amber color
Nose
Citrus fruits, fresh walnuts, toasted hazelnuts
Palate
Fresh and full-bodied, with beautiful aromatic intensity marked by Rancio notes, and a finish that strikes a balance between saltiness and bitterness.
Serve
At 8°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect as an aperitif, served with Iberian ham, olives, anchovies, and cheese...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The winery carries on the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancio wines, blended through a series of mergers: true treasures, such as this blend of White Grenache and Macabeu, with a beautiful amber color and honey-colored highlights. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruits, vanilla, raisins, aged champagne, cinchona, quince… The palate is equally impressive, offering superb balance, full-bodied richness, plenty of freshness, a fine and elegant texture, and an endless finish. There’s a lot of class in this light and timeless rancio.
About the estate:
Formed through the merger of three wineries, this cooperative is named after the inventor of natural sweet wines, Arnaud de Villeneuve. It brings together 320 winegrowers from Salses, Rivesaltes, and Pézilla-la-Rivière, who cultivate some 2,000 hectares of vineyards (including 125 ha of organic vineyards) spread across 26 municipalities and diverse terroirs.
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