Arcane XV Diable
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted wild game, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, slow-cooked beef stew.
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Xavier Vignon's highly imaginative 'Arcane' series, which draws inspiration from the mysteries of the Tarot, 'XV Le Diable' (The Devil) is a powerful tribute to Mourvèdre—a grape variety famously nicknamed 'the devil' to grow due to its demanding nature and late-ripening cycle. Sourced from exceptionally old vines in the Southern Rhône, some exceeding a century in age, this cuvée captures the wild, untamed spirit of the terroir. Vignon utilizes his signature scientific precision to balance the grape's intense, rustic tannins and deep black-fruit profile, employing a meticulous aging process that preserves both the raw power and the surprising freshness of this dark, brooding nectar.
🍾 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
Mourvèdre 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
15%