Xavier Vignon Arcane Les Amoureux 2016
Descripción
Les Amoureux es una de las últimas incorporaciones a la gama de Arcanos de Xavier Vignon. Para su elaboración se utilizan diferentes variedades procedentes de cinco subzonas del Ródano (Lirac, Beaumes-de-Venise, Gigondas, Vacqueiras y Rasteau), predominando la Garnacha por encima del resto de uvas. Se elaboró con motivo del 20 aniversario de vinculación entre Vignon y el Valle del Ródano, y es un vino que ha vuelto a enamorar a la crítica, la cual destaca de él sus aromas de fruta roja y su textura cremosa en el paladar.
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Opinión de los críticos
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.
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.
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.