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
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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An exceptional, rare vintage! These notes of curry and candied orange reveal a fascinating complexity only 1,400 bottles of a treasure like this.