Xavier Vignon - Beaumes-de-Venise Arcane L'Étoile

Name: Xavier Vignon - Beaumes-de-Venise Arcane L'Étoile
Brand: Xavier Vignon
Rating: 4 (31 reviews)

Beaumes-de-Venise|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (31 customers)

95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

structured

elegant

duck breast

"A shooting star up for grabs

"Sourced from higher altitude sites, Arcane l'Étoile is another elegant cuvée from Xavier, turned towards finesse that's both rich and fresh. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre plus a small amount of Viognier from 2015, 2016 and 2017. There's something profound about its texture and balance. Notes of black raspberries, currants, dried flowers, lavender and pepper make up this beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine that could well become one of the greatest red wines to come from Beaumes de Venise." (Jeb Dunnuck)

Features

Estate

Xavier Vignon

Cuvée

Arcane L'Étoile

Designation

Beaumes-de-Venise

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Triassic soils (sand, limestone, clay) at the foot of the Dentelles Sarrasines and Grand Montmirail, plots selected mainly for their altitude (up to 500 metres), bringing freshness and finesse.

Viticulture

Wine made from purchased grapes or juice

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Long, non-mechanically extracted maceration lasting over a month, integration of Viognier skins, multi-millilage blending.

Breeding

15 months: 1/3 new barrels (French and Austrian barrels with very light toasting), 1/3 small concrete vats, 1/3 in tuns

Alcohol content

15%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Rich and fresh, beautifully fruity, with notes of ripe raspberries, berries and lavender.

Mouth

Elegant, well-balanced texture, complex aromas of black fruits, dried flowers and pepper.

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1 h before decanting

Drink before

2030

Guard

10 to 15 years

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with ceps à la bordelaise, foie gras galettes, piglet stew with prunes, grilled duck breast with honey, grilled swordfish steak, lentils and kale with garlic cream, brie with walnuts...

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Expert opinion

Decanter

Area rated Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Recommended area

James Suckling

Recommended area

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated 95/100

Recommended area

About the wine:

From higher altitude sites, Beaumes de Venise Arcane l'Étoile is another of Xavier's elegant cuvées, oriented towards rich, fresh finesse. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre as well as a small amount of Viognier, it has great depth of texture and balance. Notes of black raspberries, redcurrants, dried flowers, lavender and pepper make up this full-bodied, elegant wine, which could well be one of Beaumes de Venise's greatest reds.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 31 reviews

Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 15/02/2024

Once again Xavier Vignon has produced a wine of great quality, verging on perfection for a Beaume de Venise, with a dense texture and perfect length on the palate.