Rivesaltes Ambré 1993, Arnaud de Villeneuve
DESCRIPTION
History
From the unique terroir of Roussillon, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, this 1993 Rivesaltes Ambré from Arnaud de Villeneuve tells the story of over 30 years of patience. The old vines of White Grenache, Macabeo, and Grey Grenache are rooted in compact red and limestone soils—low in fertility but rich in character. Certified Vignerons Engagés, the house has been practicing sustainable, collective viticulture since 1909, staying true to the spirit of Roussillon.
Vinification
Hand-harvested, direct pressing, mutage on the must, followed by long aging in concrete tanks, large casks, and barrels: every step is designed to preserve balance and aromatic richness. Time has shaped this 1993 vintage, giving it remarkable complexity and depth, hallmarks of great Rivesaltes Ambrés.
Tasting Notes
The amber color with orange highlights precedes a complex nose of dried fruits, dates, figs, blond tobacco, and mild spices. On the palate, rich and full-bodied, it combines woody notes reminiscent of cognac barrels with refined aromas of vanilla and candied fruits. Ideal served at 15°C with foie gras, orange cake, or honey pastries. Awarded numerous distinctions, including a Double Gold at the Grenaches du Monde 2024 and 1 star in the Guide Hachette 2025.
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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After three decades of patience, this vintage reveals its full nobility: the aromas of cognac and vanilla do not lie—this is a great Rivesaltes at its fullest expression.
Rivesaltes Ambré 1993 Arnaud de Villeneuve, 30 years old – Vinodelice