Arnaud de Villeneuve - Rivesaltes Ambré Grande Réserve 10 ans d'âge

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About wine:

This amber-colored wine, obtained by blending wines aged for at least ten years in barrels, casks, and concrete vats, offers a harmonious bouquet of candied fruit, dried fruit, toasted bread, and honey. On the palate, it beautifully combines finesse and freshness, not to mention a long finish.

About the estate:

The result of a merger between three wineries, this cooperative bears the name of the inventor of naturally sweet wines, 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 hectares of organic vines) spread across 26 municipalities and varied terroirs.

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About wine:

Its color alone is a celebration: light gold with orange highlights, reflecting its status as a sweet wine of a certain age. Made from Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Gris, the aroma of this Rivesaltes Ambré Grande Réserve 10 Years Old NV is equally impressive: ripe dried fruit with notes of toasted almonds, dried apricots, figs, dates, raisins, and the fragrant notes of a small flower garden. Light on the palate and very harmonious thanks to the balance between freshness and sweetness, it is surprisingly easy to drink and remains light on the finish. In a way, it is very informative and perfect for discovering this amazing category of sweet wines that can literally age for decades. Drink between 2025 and 2035.