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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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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. This palette gives rise to a superbly balanced, elegant palate—both round and lively, with great freshness—that lingers in 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

Regions

The Crest Region and the Foothills of the Corbières

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

5 years in tanks, then in large barrels

Alcohol content

16%

Residual sugars

115 g/L

Eye

Amber with orange highlights

Nose

Candied orange, dried fruit

Palate

Fresh, with delicate 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, cheeses, and exotic cuisine...

More information at Arnaud de Villeneuve

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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 regularly receive awards from 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. This palette gives rise to a superbly balanced, elegant palate—both round and lively, with great freshness—that lingers into a beautiful, long finish featuring dried fruits 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 a variety of terroirs.

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