Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône Arcane Les Amoureux 2016
94+/100
Jeb Dunnuck
94/100
Robert Parker
93/100
James Suckling
"Xavier Vignon's declaration of love for the Vallée du Rhône Méridionale
"From parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau and further up in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Les Amoureux (mainly Grenache) offers a superb bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, pepper, garrigue, and olives. Beautifully textured, balanced and multi-dimensional, with fabulous purity, this is a 'rock wine' with lots of fruit, yet possesses purity and elegance, making this vintage so special." (Jeb Dunnuck)
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Eye
Dense, dark color
Nose
Luxuriant, black and red fruits, notes of garrigue and olives
Mouth
Balanced, pure, full-bodied tannins but creamy, silky texture, fine craftsmanship.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2036
Guard
15 to 20 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with barbecued red meats, flan du Lubéron with eggplant, pan-fried duck breast with pineapple, ginger-marinated beef onglet, mature cheeses...
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of batches of five different southern Rhône crus, Côtes du Rhône 2016 Arcane Les Amoureux is a superb cuvée, featuring raspberry and strawberry, a silky, creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors. No, these are not special terroirs (Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras), but it is pure and delicious.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated wine 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Red berries, red flowers and a touch of red fruit tart on the nose make this an attractive wine. The palate is very juicy, with succulent, vibrant flavors of raspberry and red plum, which carry over to silky, powerful tannins. Impressive. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine 94+/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
From parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau and higher up in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Les Amoureux (mainly Grenache) offers a superb bouquet of black cherries, ripe fruit, pepper, garrigue, and olives. Beautifully textured, balanced and multi-dimensional, with fabulous purity, it's a "rock wine" with lots of fruit, yet possesses purity and elegance, making this vintage so special. Drink over the next 15-20 years.
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 27 reviews
Note and review by M. SOLORES J. Published on 03/09/2025
a lot of fruit and with a purity and elegance
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Note and review by Mme ANITA R. Published on 20/08/2025
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