COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Caladoc, Syrah
PRODUCER
Xavier Vignon
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Arcane VI Les Amoureux is a red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley, France, produced by Xavier Vignon. The 2016 vintage is particularly noted. It is a Grenache-dominant blend, often including Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Caladoc, and Syrah. Despite its complex sourcing from five different Southern Rhône crus (Lirac, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau), it is declassified as an AOC Côtes-du-Rhône. This declassification allows Xavier Vignon to create a unique blend that embodies his winemaking philosophy. Xavier Vignon is an oenologist celebrated for his artistic approach to blending, drawing inspiration from various wine regions and prioritizing the wine's ultimate expression over strict appellation rules. He is known for selecting grapes from old vines grown on exceptional plots.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€33
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Declassified to Côtes du Rhône to allow for blending across five crus.
Fact 02
Named 'Les Amoureux' (The Lovers) to celebrate Vignon's passion for Rhône wines.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from Lirac, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau.
Fact 04
Xavier Vignon is known for his innovative and audacious winemaking approach.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Arcane VI Les Amoureux is produced through a meticulous blending process, uniting grapes from five distinct Southern Rhône crus: Lirac, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras, and Rasteau. The winemaking involves a long maceration period, carefully avoiding mechanical extraction to maintain gentleness. The selection of grape parcels is guided by their mineral concentration and density. Following vinification, the wine is aged in concrete vats, a method chosen to preserve the purity of the fruit and the unique characteristics derived from the diverse terroirs. This approach allows Xavier Vignon to craft a wine that reflects his innovative philosophy of blending and his pursuit of the wine's ultimate expression.
