"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
Enjoy with marinated peppers, tomatoes stuffed with goat's cheese, beef Stroganoff, veal with rosemary, mushroom tart, Saint-Félicien cheese...
Xavier Vignon
Cairanne
Expert opinion
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
Area rated Recommended
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
Recommended area
Gilbert & Gaillard
Rated 92/100
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
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 30 reviews
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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Note and review by M. FRANK J. Published on 29/10/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE C. Published on 28/08/2024
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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 18/02/2024
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Note and review by M. JACQUES H. Published on 09/01/2024
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