Arcane Cellars

Domaine L'Oustal Blanc (Isabel et Claude Fonquerle)

K Vin de France Carignane

We tasted nine Minervois Red Blends (Languedoc region of France), an unknown AOC to our group. This was designated a “vin de table” because as a single-varietal, it did not conform to the Minervois arcane AOC rules. I loved it anyways — 2 months ago

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Xavier Vignon

'Arcane IX L'Ermite' Red Blend 2016

Given that I am the only reviewer thus far, I feel the need to provide an update. Enjoying my last bottle now. The nose is of prune, stewed fruits, earth. On the palate, the tannins are now fully integrated, muddled blue and black fruits dominate, with some raisin and prune. A much better showing than my prior review. I feel almost apologetic because this is a very good Gigondas. I wouldn't hold this longer though.

91+ points
— 2 years ago

Ira, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Corentin Houillon

Arcane Pinot Noir

This is the Pinot Noir. 50% WC, sans soufré. — 2 months ago

romo, Pinotman and 2 others liked this

Xavier Vignon

Arcane VI Les Amoureux Red Rhone Blend

Very smooth, mild tannins. — 7 months ago

Xavier Vignon

'Arcane Le Fou' Red Rhone Blend 2016

Depth and beautiful structure with silky tannins, dark fruits, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg. Full body. Plenty of time ahead for this one. — a year ago

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Xavier Vignon

Arcane XIX Le Soleil Grenache Blend 2019

Yummy. Needs to be aerated. Gets fruity. — 3 years ago

Xavier Vignon

Arcane XV Le Diable Mourvedre 2015

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red/dark fruit.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, plum, char, licorice, cocoa, espresso, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 6 months ago

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Xavier Vignon

Arcane La Papesse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Garnacha

A nice Grenache blend that pairs well with chili. September 2023. — 7 months ago

Xavier Vignon

Arcane V Le Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache

Amazing ‘garigue’ with a more rounded fruit on the background and in the immediate aftertaste after the sip. Great experience. 2010 is still very young in 2022 — 2 years ago

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