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Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré, 5 Years Old

Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré 5 ans d'âge

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4/5 (2 customers)

3*Étoile

Hachette

complex
freshness
amber

“The perfect blend of strength and finesse. (Le Guide Hachette)”

"This 5-year-old sherry, with its deep amber color and acclaimed in every selection and competition, reveals complex and intense aromas of verbena, candied orange peel, spices, and the first hints of rancio. A palette that infuses the palate with superb balance—elegant, both round and lively, with great freshness—extending into a beautiful, long finish of dried fruit and citrus, with a hint of rancio as a bonus. [...]” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

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Estate

Arnaud de Villeneuve

Vintage

5 ans d'âge

Designation

Rivesaltes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache Blanc, Macabeu

Terroirs

The Crest region and the foothills of the Corbières

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming, direct pressing, halting fermentation by adding alcohol to the must

Livestock farming

5 years in tanks, then in large oak barrels

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

115 g/L

Eye

Amber with orange highlights

Nose

Candied orange, dried fruit

Palate

Fresh, with subtle woody notes, candied citrus, gingerbread, fig, and a vanilla finish

Serve

At 10°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with appetizers, desserts, cheese, and international cuisine...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 3*Étoile (Exceptional wine)

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

About the wine:

This 5-year-old sherry, with its deep amber color and acclaimed in every selection and competition, reveals complex and intense aromas of verbena, candied orange peel, spices, and the first hints of rancio. A palette that infuses the palate with superb balance—elegant, both round and lively, with great freshness—extending into a beautiful, long finish of dried fruit and citrus, with a hint of rancio as a bonus. The perfect marriage of strength and finesse.

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 diverse terroirs.

Customer rating

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4/5

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Review by Mr. JEAN D. Posted on 11/28/2025

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