Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Arcane Le Pape rouge 2010
96+/100
Robert Parker
96/100
James Suckling
95/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"The jewel of the Arcane collection, made from century-old Grenache vines"
“Purple in color, with a youthful and sensational bouquet of crushed flowers, blueberries, blackberries, cured meats, and spices, it strikes the palate with incredible richness, a thick and creamy mid-palate, and ripe yet present tannins. It is a unique and exotic beauty that we hope all our readers will have the chance to taste! ” (Wine Advocate 2016 – Robert Parker)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Aromas of flowers, dark fruits, and spices with a meaty note
Palate
Rich, smooth, with ripe tannins
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink before
2035+
Guard
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with braised red meats, rack of lamb with thyme, hare à la Royale, duck in its own blood...
Decanter
Rated Estate Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2016 guide) 96+/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
With an inky purple color and a youthful, sensational bouquet of crushed flowers, blueberries, blackberries, cured meats, and spices, it strikes the palate with incredible richness, a thick and creamy mid-palate, and ripe yet pronounced tannins. It is a unique and exotic beauty that we hope all our readers will have the chance to taste!
Jancis Robinson
Rated "Recommended"
James Suckling
Wine rated 96/100
Rated "Recommended"
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Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 95/100
Rated "Recommended"
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Customer Rating
4.2/5
based on 13 reviews
Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on 12/31/2024
Bland and lacking in finesse, yet very expensive. I'm not giving it a 1 because there aren't any major flaws, but I was wondering...
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Review and comment by Mr. ETIENNE M. Published on August 5, 2024
Excellent, but not better (or more subtle) than the 2016 Papesse, and half the price. If I were to rate it on a scale of 1 to 5: 3.5.
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Review and comment by Mr. FREDERIC M. Posted on June 17, 2023
I’m giving this rating based on the quality-to-price ratio. I’m a fan of Xavier V.’s wines; I own many of them and have drunk plenty, especially from Châteauneuf. The 2010 Pape is disappointing. It’s good, certainly, but not at that price! It’s powerful and has a long finish, but it doesn’t really excite me! In this price range, the Janasse Vielles Vignes from this vintage, for example, will give you much more pleasure.
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS J. Published on May 1, 2019
FABULOUS, AND JUST LIKE ALL THE 2010 RHONE WINES, IT SURELY STILL HAS POTENTIAL TO AGE
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Review by Mr. LEONARD C. Published on September 15, 2017
Truly exceptional.
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE L. Published on April 14, 2026
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Published on January 15, 2026
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Review and rating by Mr. ROB P. Posted on March 19, 2024
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Review by Mr. LAURENT L. Published on 11/27/2023
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Review by Mr. RENE L. Posted on June 26, 2023
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