"Aromas of spicy blackberry and plum, with tea leaves, black olive, licorice and wet earth. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Taut and fleshy, with a deep core of black fruit and a hint of spice. Luscious finish with notes of chocolate and walnut shell." (James Suckling 2022)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
Arcane Le Bateleur
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils partly covered with rolled pebbles, south-facing slopes, plots below the Ratanaud massif (350m altitude) towards the place known as Gramiller and towards the Crapon terrace, at the foot of the village of Rasteau.
Viticulture
Wine made from purchased grapes or juice
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Each grape variety has been vinified and aged in a different way, a multi-millennial blend: 2017: 20% for concentration; 2019: 45% for spiciness and a touch of sunshine; 2020: 35% for elegance, freshness and fruit.
Breeding
In wooden truncated cone tanks and concrete tanks
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright purple with ruby highlights
Nose
Intense and rich, beautiful palette of expressive black fruits
Mouth
Concentrated and generous, in the image of the Rasteau cru, notes of sweet spices and juniper wood, finish of tart red fruits (redcurrant), silky sensation.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 h before decanting
Drink before
2040
Guard
15-20 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast with honey or pan-fried with pineapple, poultry risotto, lamb tagine with apricots...
Xavier Vignon
Rasteau
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
Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Aromas of spicy blackberry and plum, with tea leaves, black olive, licorice and wet earth. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Taut and fleshy, with a deep core of black fruit and a hint of spice. Tasty finish with notes of chocolate and walnut shell. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.8/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. JORG W. Published on 16/11/2023
Wie immer ein perfekter Wein von Vignon
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