Rivesaltes Ambré 2002, Arnaud de Villeneuve

Rivesaltes Ambré 2002 Arnaud de Villeneuve

Rivesaltes Ambré 2002, Arnaud de Villeneuve

🇫🇷 AOP RIVESALTES | Roussillon  | France
White Grenache, Grey Grenache, Macabeu (extended aging in tanks, casks, and barrels). Apricot, candied orange, date, and tobacco aromas delivering a fresh, rich fortified sweet wine with gingerbread, dried fig, and rancio notes.
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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.The 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.

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CHARACTERISTICS

Country

France

Region

Roussillon

Appellation

AOP RIVESALTES

Vintage

2002

Grape Variety

White/Grey Grenache

ABV

16%

Category

Natural sweet wine

Volume

75cl

Style

Strong

Allergens

Sulfites

Storing Instructions

To drink and to keep

Ageing

Oxidative

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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