Arcane La Temperance
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, earthy mushroom stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Xavier Vignon's highly imaginative 'Arcane' series, 'La Tempérance' (named after the Tarot card representing balance and moderation) is a masterclass in harmony. Crafted primarily from the Cairanne appellation in the Southern Rhône, this cuvée breaks traditional conventions by blending multiple exceptional vintages to achieve a timeless expression of terroir. The backbone of the wine comes from centenarian Grenache vines, supplemented by Syrah, grown on complex clay-limestone soils. Vignon utilizes innovative aging techniques, including concrete tanks and small oak casks, to preserve the vibrant black fruit, garrigue, and mineral character of the region while delivering exceptionally silky tannins.
🍾 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 90%, Syrah 10%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%