Winery Arnaud de VilleneuveRivesaltes Ambré Collection
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rivesaltes Ambré Collection of Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of nutty, walnut or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rivesaltes Ambré Collection
Pairings that work perfectly with Rivesaltes Ambré Collection
Original food and wine pairings with Rivesaltes Ambré Collection
The Rivesaltes Ambré Collection of Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of salmon blanquette, monkfish in foil or chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts.
Details and technical informations about Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve's Rivesaltes Ambré Collection.
Discover the grape variety: Bouchalès
Light and fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, barely noticeable tannins and a supple palate, with simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), soft spices and floral notes. A rustic airy profile to drink young. Often blended with Abouriou, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it contributes to the AOC Côtes-du-Marmandais reds and reflects the South-West heritage. Native French black grape from the South-West (Côtes-du-Marmandais, Buzet).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rivesaltes Ambré Collection from Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve are 1979, 1988, 1985
Informations about the Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve
The Winery Arnaud de Villeneuve is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 82 wines for sale in the of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
