Rivesaltes Ambré 2002, Arnaud de Villeneuve
Rivesaltes Ambré 2002, Arnaud de Villeneuve
Price: 35,00€
DESCRIPTION
History
Since 1909, the Arnaud de Villeneuve cooperative house has brought together 170 passionate winemakers. Certified as Vignerons Engagés, it promotes sustainable viticulture on the northern Roussillon terroirs, with red and limestone soils renowned for giving natural sweet wines depth and character. This 2002 vintage Rivesaltes ambré reflects both this heritage and the soul of the Mediterranean terroirs.
Vinification
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu: a classic trio from the Rivesaltes region. The must is fortified (mutage), then aged for a long time in tanks, large casks, and barrels. Time works its magic, revealing the oxidative richness typical of aged Rivesaltes ambrés, with a remarkable balance between freshness and complexity.
Tasting Notes
The amber color with orange highlights announces a nose of apricot and candied orange, dates, and tobacco. The palate, fresh and full-bodied, unfolds flavors of gingerbread and dried fig, accented by a subtle hint of rancio. Perfect with foie gras, orange cakes, or honey pastries. 92 points from Gilbert & Gaillard, 2 stars in the Guide Hachette 2023, and a Gold Medal at the Grenaches du Monde.
Since 1909, the Arnaud de Villeneuve cooperative house has brought together 170 passionate winemakers. Certified as Vignerons Engagés, it promotes sustainable viticulture on the northern Roussillon terroirs, with red and limestone soils renowned for giving natural sweet wines depth and character. This 2002 vintage Rivesaltes ambré reflects both this heritage and the soul of the Mediterranean terroirs.
Vinification
Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and Macabeu: a classic trio from the Rivesaltes region. The must is fortified (mutage), then aged for a long time in tanks, large casks, and barrels. Time works its magic, revealing the oxidative richness typical of aged Rivesaltes ambrés, with a remarkable balance between freshness and complexity.
Tasting Notes
The amber color with orange highlights announces a nose of apricot and candied orange, dates, and tobacco. The palate, fresh and full-bodied, unfolds flavors of gingerbread and dried fig, accented by a subtle hint of rancio. Perfect with foie gras, orange cakes, or honey pastries. 92 points from Gilbert & Gaillard, 2 stars in the Guide Hachette 2023, and a Gold Medal at the Grenaches du Monde.
REGION
Roussillon
France
Rivesaltes is one of the great vins doux naturels of Roussillon. Made mainly from Grenache, Macabeu and Malvoisie, it comes in amber, tawny, garnet and rosé styles. Aged for a long time, old Rivesaltes reveal unique aromas of candied fruit, walnut and rancio, the oxidative note sought by connoisseurs. Alongside them, Muscat de Rivesaltes, with its own AOC since 1956, offers another side, all freshness with scents of grape, citrus and white flowers. Together they form a rare wine heritage, perfect for lovers of wines built to age and historic vintages.
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Twenty years of aging have shaped this Rivesaltes with rare elegance – this delicate amber natural sweet wine, with its notes of candied apricot, reflects a perfect balance between youth and maturity.