Rivesaltes Ambré 1970, Arnaud de Villeneuve
DESCRIPTION
History
This 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré wonderfully illustrates the heritage of Roussillon’s natural sweet wines, born between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean. Made from old vines of White Grenache, Grey Grenache, and Macabeu, this rare vintage reflects half a century of patience and expertise. Winner of numerous awards, including 3 stars Coup de Cœur Hachette and 4.5★ on Vivino, it embodies the excellence of the Arnaud de Villeneuve house.
Vinification
Hand-harvested and destemmed, the grapes are directly pressed before traditional white vinification. Fermentation is halted by mutage on the must, and the wine then ages slowly in concrete tanks, large casks, and barrels. This long and careful aging has shaped a wine of rare complexity and remarkable depth.
Tasting Notes
The deep amber color with orange highlights signals a wine of character. The powerful nose unfolds aromas of rancio, coffee, turmeric, and toasted woody notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and harmonious, combining dried fruits, nuts, dried apricot, and a hint of aged cognac. The finish, fresh and persistent, prolongs the pleasure.
An exceptional Rivesaltes, ideal with a chocolate dessert or to enjoy at the end of a meal as a contemplative wine.
Region
Roussillon
Le Rivesaltes est l’un des grands vins doux naturels du Roussillon. Issu principalement de Grenache, Macabeu et Malvoisie, il se décline en styles ambrés, tuilés, grenats ou rosés. Vieillis longuement, les vieux Rivesaltes révèlent des arômes uniques de fruits confits, de noix et de rancio, cette note oxydative recherchée par les amateurs. À leurs côtés, le Muscat de Rivesaltes qui dispose de son AOC propre depuis 1956, propose une autre facette tout en fraîcheur et en parfums de raisin, d’agrumes et de fleurs blanches. Ensemble, ils composent un patrimoine viticole rare, parfait pour les amateurs de vins de garde et de millésimes historiques.
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Rivesaltes Ambré 1970 Arnaud de Villeneuve, 50 years old – Vinodelice