History

Born from the stony, clay-limestone terroirs of Roussillon, this 1980 Rivesaltes Ambré from the Arnaud de Villeneuve cellar embodies the heritage of great natural sweet wines. Patiently aged in tanks and then oak barrels, it now offers a rare and precious expression of a vintage that has crossed four decades before being bottled in 2020.

Vinification

Made from White Grenache and Macabeo, this wine is crafted in accordance with tradition: hand-harvested grapes, controlled fermentation, followed by mutage to preserve sugars and aromas. The long aging brings out subtle oxidative notes and great aromatic complexity, typical of old Rivesaltes Ambrés.

Tasting Notes

Its amber color with mahogany highlights precedes an elegant nose marked by walnut, caramel, vanilla, dried fruits, and coffee. On the palate, full-bodied and smooth, it combines freshness and richness, with aromas of blond tobacco, mild spices, and candied fruits, supported by noble rancio. The long, powerful finish makes it a great contemplative wine.
Perfect Pairings: walnut cake, chocolate dessert, or aged Cantal cheese.