Xavier Vignon : Arcane V Le Pape Blanc 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Arcane Le Pape Blanc 2023 by Xavier Vignon

Tasting

Colour
The robe presents a shining gold, enhanced by delicate silver highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals aromas of ripe fruit, accompanied by floral notes reminiscent of orange blossom and jasmine.

Palate
The attack is fresh and elegant, revealing a lovely roundness perfectly balanced by a lively and crisp acidity. The blend of five grape varieties harmonizes with finesse, resulting in a balanced, complex, and refined wine.

Food and wine pairings

This white Châteauneuf-du-Pape is ideal with noble fish in sauce, grilled shellfish, or poultry in cream sauce. It also pairs very well with blue cheese.

Service and storage

The Arcane Le Pape Blanc 2023 should ideally be served at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. This wine has a cellaring potential until about 2030 and beyond.

An exceptional white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Founded in 1999, the Xavier Vignon house has established itself as a unique reference in the southern Rhône Valley. As a consulting oenologist, merchant, and winemaker, Xavier Vignon personally manages his estate, which spans 30 hectares. His Arcane collection bears witness to this creative approach, offering unique cuvées that push the boundaries of oenological innovation in the Rhône.

The vineyard

The vines are located in the northern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, on a mosaic of terroirs of great diversity. The soils alternate between rolled pebbles, sandy, clay, and limestone zones, imparting remarkable complexity and balance to the wine.

Winemaking and ageing

The Arcane Le Pape Blanc 2023 benefits from a long fermentation spanning 6 to 8 months, followed by traditional winemaking. The 24-month ageing of this white wine from the Rhône Valley takes place in the Vinarium®, an innovative system that allows for maturation protected from external influences.

Grape varieties

Grenache Blanc (20%), Roussanne (20%), Clairette (20%), Picpoul (20%), Bourboulenc (20%)