Arcane XV Diable
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted wild game, grilled lamb chops with rosemary, slow-cooked beef stew.
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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.
🍾 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.