Arnaud de Villeneuve - Côtes Catalanes Rancio sec
Roussillon
White
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2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"The winery perpetuates the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancios assembled through various fusions: real treasures, like this blend of white Grenache and Macabeu draped in a beautiful amber color with honey highlights. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruit, vanilla, raisins, old champagne, cinchona, quince... The palate is of the same calibre, offering sovereign balance, volume, great freshness, a fine, elegant texture and infinite length. This airy, timeless rancio is a real class act. (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
Features
Estate
Arnaud de Villeneuve
Cuvée
Rancio sec
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
Grenache Blanc, Macabeau
Terroirs
Roussillon Plain
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
High-grade grapes
Winemaking
Destemming, crushing, direct pressing, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
Oxidative aging of at least 5 years in glass carboys, then in oak barrels
Alcohol content
16%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light amber colour
Nose
Citrus, fresh walnut, toasted hazelnut
Mouth
Fresh and full-bodied, with powerful aromas marked by Rancio and a finish balanced between salinity and bitterness.
Serve
AT 8°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Perfect as an aperitif, with tapas of Iberian ham, olives, anchovies, cheeses...
Arnaud de Villeneuve
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2025) 2*Coup de Coeur (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)
About the wine:
The winery perpetuates the tradition of old sweet wines and dry rancios assembled through various fusions: real treasures, like this blend of white Grenache and Macabeu draped in a beautiful amber color with hints of honey. The nose is a symphony of incredibly rich aromas: lychee, very ripe white fruit, vanilla, raisins, old champagne, cinchona, quince... The palate is of the same calibre, offering sovereign balance, volume, great freshness, a fine, elegant texture and infinite length. This airy, timeless rancio is a real class act.
About the domain :
Resulting from the merger of three caves, this cooperative bears the name of the inventor of vins doux naturels, Arnaud de Villeneuve. It brings together 320 winegrowers from Salses, Rivesaltes and Pézilla-la-Rivière, who cultivate some 2,000 hectares of vines (including 125 ha of organic vines) spread over 26 communes and a variety of terroirs.
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