Description

Les Amoureux est le nouvel arrivant de la gamme Arcane de Xavier Vignon. Différents cépages venant de 5 sous-régions du Rhône (Lirac, Beaumes-de- Venise, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, et Rasteau) sont utilisés pour son élaboration, le Grenache restant dominant. Conçu pour célébrer le 20ème anniversaire du lien qui unit Vignon et la Vallée du Rhône, ce vin a une fois encore conquis la critique, séduite par ses arômes de fruits rouges et son onctuosité en bouche.

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Le domaine
Type de vin
Red
Millésime
2016
Alcool
14.5% vol.
Cépage
65% Grenache, 35% Carignan, Cinsault, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Syrah
Origine
Côtes du Rhône

L'avis des experts

The Wine Advocate:

A blend of lots from five different Southern Rhône crus (and hence declassified to Côtes du Rhône), the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Arcane VI Les Amourcaux is a stunning effort, showcasing raspberry and strawberry fruit, a silky-creamy texture and lush, mouthwatering flavors. No, it doesn't speak of the individual terroirs (Beaumes de Venise, Gigondas, Lirac, Rasteau, Vacqueyras), but it delivers sheer deliciousness.

Jeb Dunnuck:

Sourced from parcels in Lirac, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Rasteau, and higher elevation sites in Beaumes de Venise, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Arcane Vi Les Amoureux (mostly Grenache) offers an awesome bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, pepper, garrigue, and olives. Beautifully textured, balanced, and layered, with fabulous purity, it's a rocking wine that has loads of fruit, yet has the purity and elegance that makes this vintage so special. Drink it over the coming 15-20 years.

James Suckling:

Red berries, red flowers and a berry-pastry edge to the nose, making for an attractive offering. The palate has a super juicy feel with succulent, vibrant raspberry and red-plum flavors, carrying long on silky, powerful tannins. Impressive. Drink or hold.