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Xavier Vignon - Rasteau Arcane Le Bateleur

Name: Xavier Vignon - Rasteau Arcane The Magician
Brand: Xavier Vignon
Rating: 4 (8 reviews)

Rasteau|Red wine

4/5 (8 customers)

92/100

James Suckling

spicy

powerful

generous

ready meals

"A beautiful tribute to the terroirs of Rasteau"

"Aromas of blackberries and spicy plums, with tea leaves, black olives, licorice, and wet earth. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Taut and fleshy, with a deep core of black fruit and a hint of spice. Savory finish with notes of chocolate and walnut shell." (James Suckling 2022)

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Xavier Vignon

Vintage

Arcane Le Bateleur

Designation

Rasteau

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils partly covered with rounded pebbles and facing south, on hillsides, plots below the Ratanaud massif (350 m altitude) towards the Gramiller area and towards the Crapon terrace, at the foot of the village of Rasteau.

Viticulture

Wine made from purchased grapes or juice

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Each grape variety was vinified and aged differently, multi-vintage blend: 2017: 20% for concentration; 2019: 45% for spice and sunny notes; 2020: 35% for elegance, freshness, and fruitiness.

Livestock farming

In truncated cone-shaped wooden vats and concrete vats

Eye

Purple and brilliant, ruby highlights

Nose

Intense and rich, beautiful palette of expressive black fruits

Mouth

Concentrated and generous, typical of the Rasteau vintage, with notes of sweet spices and cade wood, a finish of tart red fruits (redcurrant), and a silky texture.

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before in a carafe

Drink before

2040

Guard

15-20 years old

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with duck breast with honey or pan-fried with pineapple, chicken risotto, lamb tagine with apricots...

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Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Rated Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100

Rated Recommended

About wine:

Aromas of blackberries and spicy plums, with hints of tea leaves, black olives, licorice, and wet earth. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Taut and fleshy, with a deep core of black fruit and a hint of spice. Savory finish with notes of chocolate and walnut shell. Enjoy now or cellar.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated Recommended

Customer rating

4/5

based on 8 reviews