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Xavier Vignon - Gigondas Arcane L'Impératrice

Xavier Vignon - Gigondas Arcane L'Impératrice

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"A worthy successor to the Hermit card"

L'Impératrice follows in the footsteps of L'Arcane Hermite, a magnificent Gigondas from the 2016 vintage. Through a multi-vintage blend that combines sunny years with cooler ones, L'Impératrice once again showcases the terroir of Gigondas. With a deep garnet color and intense highlights, the nose reveals aromas of blackberries and garrigue. On the palate, it is elegant and smooth, with fine, silky tannins and subtle notes of peat and graphite. It is a sunny wine full of finesse, with a lovely finish.

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Estate

Xavier Vignon

Vintage

Arcane L'Impératrice

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

75% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 5% Muscardin, 5% Picpoul Noir

Terroirs

25 different plots with excellent exposure, located in the Dentelles de Montmirail region.

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Co-fermentation in concrete tanks for the Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah grapes; vinification in untoasted 225-liter barrels for the Muscardin and Picpoul Noir grapes.

Livestock farming

24 months in truncated-cone wooden barrels for two-thirds of the blend, with the remainder aged in Vinarium®.

Eye

A deep garnet color with intense highlights.

Nose

Aromas of blackberries and hints of Mediterranean scrub.

Palate

Elegant and smooth, with fine, silky tannins. Subtle notes of peat and graphite.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2035+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with slow-cooked meats, beef stew, small game...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

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