Xavier Vignon Arcane Les Amoureux 2016

Xavier Vignon is a visionary creator and winemaker driven by a deep passion for harmony and creativity. Raised in the Hauts de France region, he believes that harmony is the beautiful result of nature's generosity and humanity's touch. Xavier's encounter with a winemaker transformed his life, leading him to pursue winemaking as his true calling. With extensive experiences and studies in Champagne, France, and Australia, Xavier has garnered vast knowledge and expertise. 

Xavier Vignon's winemaking philosophy revolves around respecting nature and supporting the vines rather than exerting dominance. He is dedicated to producing organic wines and exploring the influence of minerals on wine flavors. Innovation is an integral part of Xavier's approach. He continuously seeks new methods for aging wines, such as the groundbreaking Vinarium® technique. This involves immersing wine barrels in a custom container, creating a unique aging environment with high humidity and no oxygen exposure. By carefully nurturing the wines in this controlled environment, Xavier aims to preserve and enhance their aromatic diversity. Xavier Vignon's emphasis on nature, innovation, and organic practices results in exceptional wines that reflect his passion and commitment.

Wine Information

• Region/ Country:  Southern Rhône Red, France
• Grape: Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Caladoc
• Wine style: Southern Rhône Red
• Alcohol content: 14%

 A declaration of love from Xavier Vignon to the Southern Rhône Valley and the extraordinary 2016 vintage! A blend of five crus to match the roundness one one with the structure, the freshness, the aromatics and the deepness of the others.

94/100 - PARKER
"A blend of lots from five different Southern Rhône crus (and hence declassified to Côtes du Rhône), the 2016 Cotes du Rhone. Arcane VI Les Amourcaux is a stunning effort, showcasing raspberry and strawberry fruit, a silky-creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors. No, it doesn't speak of the individual terroirs (Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras), but it delivers sheer deliciousness."  

94+/100 - JEB DUNNUCK
"Sourced from parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau, and higher elevation sites in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Vi Les Amoureux (mostly Grenache) offers an awesome bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, pepper, garrigue, and olives. Beautifully textured, balanced, and layered, with fabulous purity, it's a rocking wine that has loads of fruit, yet has the purity and elegance that makes this vintage so special. Drink it over the coming 15-20 years."

93/100 - JAMES SUCKLING
Red berries, red flowers and a berry-pastry edge to the nose, making for an attractive offering. The palate has a super juicy feel with succulent, vibrant raspberry and red-plum flavors, carrying long on silky, powerful tannins. Impressive. Drink or hold.

Xavier Vignon是一位有遠見的創造者和葡萄酒釀酒師，對和諧與創造力懷有深深的熱情。他在法國上法蘭西大區長大，相信和諧是自然慷慨與人性的結晶。Xavier與一位釀酒師的邂逅改變了他的人生軌跡，讓他追尋葡萄酒釀造成為他真正的使命。憑借在法國香槟區、澳大利亞等地的豐富經驗和學習，Xavier積累了廣泛的知識和專業技能。

Xavier Vignon的葡萄酒釀酒理念圍繞著尊重自然和支持葡萄藤，而非主導它們。他致力於生產有機葡萄酒，並探索礦物質對葡萄酒風味的影響。創新是Xavier方法的重要組成部分。他不斷尋求陳釀葡萄酒的新方法，如開創性的Vinarium®技術。該方法涉及將葡萄酒桶浸入定制容器中，創造一個高濕度且無氧暴露的獨特陳釀環境。通過在這個受控環境中精心呵護葡萄酒，Xavier旨在保留和增強其香氣的多樣性。Xavier Vignon對於自然、創新和有機釀造的強調，產生了體現他的熱情和執著的卓越葡萄酒。

這是Xavier Vignon對南隆河谷和非凡的2016年份的一份愛的宣言！這款葡萄酒是由五個特級產區的葡萄混釀而成，以融合一個特級產區的圓潤口感和結構，以及其他特級產區的清新、香氣和深度。

94/100 - PARKER：
「這是一款來自南隆河谷五個不同特級產區（因此被降級為Côtes du Rhône）的混釀葡萄酒，2016年份的Cotes du Rhone. Arcane VI Les Amourcaux 是一款令人驚艷的作品，展現出覆盆子和草莓果味，絲滑順口的口感和豐富、令人垂涎欲滴的味道。它可能無法展現出各個特級產區（Beaumes de Venise、Gigondas、Lirac、Rasteau、Vacqueyras）的個別風土特色，但它帶來了純粹的美味。」

94+/100 - JEB DUNNUCK：
「這款葡萄酒來自Lirac、Vacqueyras、Gigondas、Rasteau以及Beaumes de Venise海拔較高的地塊，2016年份的Côtes du Rhône Arcane Vi Les Amoureux（主要由Grenache葡萄製成）展現出迷人的黑櫻桃、黑莓、胡椒、土壤和橄欖的香氣。口感悅人，平衡而層次豐富，純淨度極高，是一款令人雀躍的葡萄酒，兼具豐富的果味和這個特殊年份所獨有的純淨和優雅。未來的15-20年間可享用。」

93/100 - JAMES SUCKLING：
「紅莓、紅花和莓果糕點的香氣，令人愛不釋手。口感極為多汁，帶有多汁鮮明的覆盆子和紅李子風味，絲滑而強勁的單寧帶來持久的餘韻。令人印象深刻。可即飲或陳年。」