Rivesaltes Ambré 1981, Arnaud de Villeneuve
Rivesaltes Ambré 1981, Arnaud de Villeneuve
Price: 62,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
From the stony, clay-limestone terroirs of Roussillon, the 1981 Rivesaltes Ambré from Arnaud de Villeneuve is a rare vintage, with only 1,400 bottles produced. After more than 35 years of patient aging in concrete tanks, large casks, and barrels, this natural sweet wine expresses the full nobility of old Rivesaltes.
Vinification
Made from Grenache and Macabeo, this wine follows tradition: destemmed harvest, direct pressing, and mutage on the must to preserve richness and balance. The long, careful aging has given it aromatic depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Its deep amber color with copper highlights precedes a powerful and refined nose of gingerbread, curry, vanilla, candied orange, walnuts, and noble rancio. On the palate, it impresses with surprising freshness and richness, where notes of spices, dried figs, and light coffee unfold, finishing with a persistent finish. Ideal at the end of a meal, with a chocolate dessert, or for moments of pure conviviality.
REGION
Roussillon
France
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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An exceptional, rare vintage! These notes of curry and candied orange reveal a fascinating complexity—only 1,400 bottles of a treasure like this.
