Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane Le Soleil 2015
94/100
Robert Parker
93+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
James Suckling
"A sensational Côtes du Rhône better than most Châteauneuf du Pape of the vintage (Jeb Dunnuck)"
"Made from century-old Grenache vines (with 10% Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) located mainly in the northern part of the Southern Rhône, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane le Soleil spent 15 months in one-third new barrels, concrete tanks and stainless steel vats. This inky beauty offers a formidable perfume of blueberry, scorched earth, graphite and crushed violets. Deep, full-bodied, incredibly pure and elegant, with silky tannins, this is a sensational Côtes du Rhône better than most Châteauneuf du Pape of the vintage." (Jeb Dunnuck 2018)
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Eye
Near-black dress
Nose
Aromas of red and black fruits, spices and hints of garrigue.
Mouth
Massive structure with supple tannins, long finish dominated by black fruits and hints of zan
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, stewed, roasted or grilled red meats, duck à l'orange, lamb tagine with apricots, braised prime rib, mature cheeses...
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2017 guide) 94/100 (Great wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane Le Soleil has a dark, fruity color, but also soft, silky tannins. It's full-bodied, but not excessive, and sensationally seductive on the palate. Black cherries define the fruit, to which are added notes of dark chocolate and enough garrigue to give it a savory character despite the fruit. This is an old-vine blend of 80% Grenache and 10% Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged for 15 months in one-third new oak, the rest in concrete vats or foudres. Perhaps the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted, it seems to have the stuffing to last another 10 years.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated wine 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
This is a highly structured, concentrated style, with intense, fresh aromas of red fruit and cherry, expressed in a concentrated, fresh and energetic style. An impressive wine. To enjoy or to keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93+/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Made from century-old Grenache vines (with 10% Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) located mainly in the northern part of the Southern Rhône, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône Villages Arcane le Soleil spent 15 months in one-third new barrels, concrete tanks and stainless steel vats. This inky beauty offers a formidable perfume of blueberry, scorched earth, graphite and crushed violets. Deep, full-bodied, incredibly pure and elegant, with silky tannins, this is a sensational Côtes du Rhône better than most Châteauneuf du Pape of the vintage. It will be even better in a year or two, and will keep for 8-10 years.
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 517 reviews
Note and review by M. LODEWIJK V. Published on 06/09/2025
Ik snap niet hoe die wijnexperten hoge scores geven van 93 en 94 waaronder Parker. Dit is een wijn met over extractie die iedere verfijning mist nu zelfs na 10 jaar ouderen. En de 15% alc. Doet daar ook geen deugd aan.
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Note and review by M. GERARD C. Published on 02/08/2025
Yes, great. Would please Palou.
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE M. Published on 21/07/2025
Bof bof bof, I feel like I've been taken for a ride with reviews and ratings in my opinion bulshit. 1st and last order
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Note and review by M. YANN M. Published on 23/06/2025
A favorite at an affordable price.
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 01/11/2024
As always, a full, charming wine. Straightforwardness is the guiding principle of this oenologist, who always offers simple, clean and seductive wines, but I sometimes miss a touch of fun!
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 29/10/2024
This illustrious cuvée "Le Soleil", eminently seductive both for its aesthetic presentation and the refinement of its juice, needs no introduction. Everything has already been said about the intrinsic qualities of this wine. In Ausso, I would only add that the sun is shining a little less brightly than in the past, and that it is apparently on the wane. To be decanted for at least 1 hour before a royal attack on a lamb tajine with prunes. Score = 4.
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Note and review by M. MICHEL V. Published on 14/06/2024
Really excellent. This wine corresponds well to what I had read on the description.
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Note and review by M. STEVE M. Published on 15/12/2023
Good fruit and richness but lacking vibrant acidity. This is one-dimensional wine worthy of no better than a score of 90.
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 24/11/2023
4,0
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN B. Published on 09/03/2023
A classic, well-made wine from the southern Rhône valley.
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