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Xavier Vignon - Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance

Rhône

Red

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4/5 (31 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

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93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

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92/100

Robert Parker

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92/100

Gilbert & Gaillard

grenache
powerful
concentrate
peppery

"How to resist it?"

"This astonishing blend of four vintages (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) produces a fat, rich, spicy wine, long and full of sap. The whole is perfectly mature, generous and fragrant, ready to drink. Intense length." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve). With Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance, Xavier Vignon has sought to preserve the purity of the wine through innovative vinification and ageing methods.

Features

Estate

Xavier Vignon

Cuvée

Arcane La Tempérance

Designation

Cairanne

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

90% Grenache (vieilles vignes) et 10% Syrah (30 et 40 ans)

Terroirs

Parcels from the appellation's two terroirs: to the north, on the Miocene hills (Montagne du Ventabren), soils of limestone pebbles and marl; to the south, on the terraces of the garrigues, soils of stony alluvium and brown pebbles.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

At optimum maturity

Winemaking

Blend of vintages (25% each): 2015, structured vintage with firm tannins - 2016, saline and balanced vintage - 2017, vintage of great concentration - 2018, more fragile vintage

Breeding

In stainless steel vats - 2015: 60 months - 2016: 48 months - 2017: 36 months - 2018: 24 months in Wine Globe (glass)

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Intense aromas of black cherry, plum, cedar and leather

Mouth

Powerful and concentrated, silky tannins, peppery notes, raspberry, persistent finish.

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1h before decanting

Guard

10 to 15 years

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with marinated peppers, tomatoes stuffed with goat's cheese, beef Stroganoff, veal with rosemary, mushroom tart, Saint-Félicien cheese...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 93/100

About the wine:

This astonishing blend of four vintages (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) produces a fat, rich, spicy, long and sappy wine. The whole is perfectly mature, generous and fragrant, ready to drink. Intense length.

Decanter

Decanter

Area rated Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

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

About the wine:

Black cherries and plums rub shoulders with cedar and leather cedar and leather on the nose in this Cairanne Arcane La Tempérance. It's full-bodied, but not too heavy, with silky tannins, peppery notes and more more lively raspberry nuances on the lingering finish. Given its structure and concentration, it should drink well for 4-5 years.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

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Gilbert & Gaillard

Gilbert & Gaillard

Rated 92/100

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated wine (guide 2022) 93/100

Recommended area

About the wine:

Although this is a rich, fleshy Cairanne, it also has a very well-crafted structure, with silky tannins bringing balance to the 15% alcohol. I like the dark, earthy finish, which calls for a refill.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

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

As always with X.Vignon, we know we're on the verge of a summit with this cuvée, with its lovely notes of red fruit.

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