Ange
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Xavier Vignon's enigmatic 'Arcane' series, 'L'Ange' (The Angel) is a testament to the winemaker's innovative and almost alchemical approach to the Southern Rhône. This cuvée is designed to showcase the ethereal, elegant side of old-vine Grenache, drawing fruit from cooler, high-altitude parcels across the region to preserve freshness and vibrant acidity. Vignon, a master oenologist, utilizes his deep scientific understanding of terroir to craft a wine that transcends traditional appellation boundaries, often employing complex aging techniques to protect the delicate floral and red-fruit aromatics. The name evokes the celestial balance achieved between the natural power of the sun-drenched Rhône grapes and the grace of their execution.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded by celebrated consulting oenologist Xavier Vignon, the eponymous winery is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône Valley, France. Leveraging decades of advisory work across prestigious global estates, Vignon channels deep insights into microclimates and soil diversity into artisanally crafted wines. The estate's philosophy centers on the art of precision blending, bringing together exceptional old-vine parcels and innovative winemaking techniques to achieve depth, balance, and freshness. Xavier Vignon is widely recognized for his rich, complex Grenache-driven expressions, exemplified by flagship releases such as Cuvée Anonyme and the visionary Arcane series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache