Retour Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône - Arcane Valet d'Épée - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Côtes du Rhône
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah & 10% Cinsault
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright carmine red.
Nose Subtle aromas of peony and macerated red fruit.
Palate A delicate profile with an infused, refined, and minimalist style, offering a rich texture with moderate power and an elegant finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Beef chuck with porcini mushrooms, hay-smoked suckling lamb, rabbit terrine with pistachios.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Internationally renowned and a key advisor to the biggest names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Rhône Valley, Xavier Vignon creates his own wines with stunning precision.

Celebrated by the Parker Guide, Vignon continues to push boundaries, uncovering the finest and most exciting terroirs.

We’ve teamed up with this master winemaker, beloved by connoisseurs for his fresh, vibrant, and impeccably crafted wines, to bring you an exceptional Côtes du Rhône like no other.
Wine From old vines over 50 years old, organically farmed and predominantly Grenache (70%), the 2022 Red Côtes du Rhône Arcane Valet d'Épée showcases vibrant freshness. The nose reveals subtle peony notes, while the palate offers a delicate and satisfying experience that's truly enjoyable. This wine honors its southern origins while maintaining a refined and elegant style. Pair it with duck and pumpkin curry or a succulent veal chop. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Long one-month maceration with little extraction. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in concrete vats.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!