Le Diable 2015 | Xavier Vignon Arcane XV
19.90 €
From century-old vineyards of 17 plots located in the French department of Vaucluse with clay, sandy or mineral soils. 100% Monastrell.
Manual harvest. Partial destemming. Three weeks of cold maceration. Aging of 30% in new French oak barrels and 70% is done in small concrete containers.
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There are two slightly eccentric wines from this estate that merit serious attention. Almost 100% Mourvèdre from a parcel close to Vinsobres, the sensational 2015 Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable had a three-week maceration (Xavier prefers to get as much extraction as possible before alcoholic fermentation), and was aged mostly in small oak tanks and concrete. Blueberries, blackberries, peppery herbs and spice all flow from this layered, full-bodied beauty that has awesome purity, integrated acidity and plenty of structure. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 10-15 years.
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