Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône - Arcane Valet d'Épée - Red - 2022

Wine:

From old vines over 50 years old, organically grown and dominated by Grenache (70%), the 2022 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Valet d’Épée Red showcases pure fruit freshness. The nose opens with delicate notes of peony, while the palate offers a refined, infused profile that’s delightfully flavorful. This wine stays true to its southern origins yet maintains a clean, elegant style. Perfectly paired with a simple ratatouille with basil or a duck curry with pumpkin.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Long one-month maceration with little extraction. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Bright carmine red.

Nose:

Subtle aromas of peony and macerated red fruit.

Palate:

A delicate profile with an infused, refined, and minimalist style, offering a rich texture with moderate power and an elegant finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef chuck with porcini mushrooms, hay-smoked suckling lamb, rabbit terrine with pistachios.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

An international expert and leading advisor behind some of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s greatest successes, Xavier Vignon crafts his own cuvées with remarkable precision.

Praised by renowned American critic Robert Parker, this Rhône Valley artisan continues to expand his talents, exploring the region’s most promising and prestigious terroirs.

A master blender and skilled winemaker, Xavier Vignon has become a trusted name among wine enthusiasts who appreciate his precise, fresh, and vibrant wines. This relentless innovator constantly reinvents the southern Rhône, creating a style now celebrated by top critics.