Arcane XIX Soleil
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef stew
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The Arcane series by Xavier Vignon is a collection of highly conceptual wines named after the major arcana of the Tarot deck. 'XIX Le Soleil' (The Sun) is a tribute to the intense solar energy of the Southern Rhône Valley, balanced masterfully by selecting grapes from high-altitude, cooler terroirs such as Séguret and Cairanne. This cuvée is primarily crafted from extremely old Grenache vines, some exceeding a century in age, blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre. To preserve the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit character without over-extraction or excessive oak influence, Vignon utilizes a meticulous aging regimen combining concrete eggs, truncated wooden vats, and select oak casks. The result is a wine of immense depth, complexity, and unexpected freshness that defies the intense heat of its origin.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, at 190 Route de Sorgues, the house of Xavier Vignon was founded by the renowned consultant oenologist of the same name to express the diverse terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley. Renowned for an uncompromising commitment to quality and innovative blending, the winery crafts exceptional red, white, and rosé wines, utilizing masterfully tailored aging techniques like concrete eggs and oak foudres. Its signature expressions, including the highly acclaimed Cuvée Anonyme and the creative Arcane series, reflect Vignon's scientific precision and artistic vision. More information can be found on their official website at https://www.xaviervignon.com.