Arcane XIX Soleil
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre