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Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré 1970 (VDN)
Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré 1970 (VDN)

Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré 1970 (VDN)

Rivesaltes|White wine

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“We’ve waited nearly half a century to discover this splendid amber-colored wine. Admittedly, the original pale gold has taken on the amber hue with auburn highlights that come with age, but its appearance remains lively, bright, and inviting. On the nose, the aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit have faded, replaced by sweeter scents of honey, gingerbread, candied orange, and incense—though the original “spiciness” of the morello cherry remains. A note that is also evident on the palate, which is devilishly smooth and tender, surprisingly full-bodied and supple, with a lovely freshness underpinning it. A magnificent Rivesaltes of great finesse, a beautiful wine with a lovely texture.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

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Estate

Arnaud de Villeneuve

Vintage

Ambré

Vintage

1970

Designation

Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Macabeu

Regions

A vineyard in the Roussillon Plain, located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional white wine, temperature-controlled fermentation

Livestock Farming

Aged in tanks for several years, then in oak barrels; bottled in July 2017

Alcohol content

16.50%

Residual sugars

143 g/L

Eye

Deep amber color with orange highlights

Nose

Powerful and complex, with notes of rancio, turmeric, coffee, and woody roasted aromas intertwining

Palate

Harmonious, full-bodied, and rich, with aromas of dried fruit, nuts, rancio, and subtle notes of dried apricot; a lovely, lingering finish

Serve

At 15°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2030+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with chocolate desserts or on its own at the end of a meal to enhance any moment of togetherness

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2019 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

We’ve waited nearly half a century to discover this splendid amber-colored wine. Admittedly, the original pale gold has taken on the amber hue with auburn highlights that come with age, but its appearance remains lively, bright, and inviting. On the nose, the aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit have faded, replaced by sweeter scents of honey, gingerbread, candied orange, and incense—though the original “spiciness” of the morello cherry remains. A note that is also evident on the palate, which is devilishly smooth and tender, surprisingly full-bodied and supple, with a lovely freshness underpinning it. A magnificent Rivesaltes of great finesse, a beautiful wine with a lovely texture.

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 hectares of organic vineyards) spread across 26 municipalities and a variety of terroirs.

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