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Arcane VI Les Amoureux 2016

Arcane VI Les Amoureux

2016
94
PARKER
93
SUCKLING
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/ 0.75 L btl

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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti14.5%

The wine

The Arcane VI Les Amoureux cuvée brings together, for the first time, five vintages combined at the same time to express its specificities, overcoming the limitations for a well-balanced blend. The mix is made up of 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Caladoc.

Lirac is deep, round, silky, with a good medium palate (mainly syrah). Gigondas provides structure, a powerful juice with concentrated tannins. The Beaumes de Venise provide pleasant, fruity and fresh notes. Juices from the hill of St Amand (600m above sea level, highest point of the Dentelles de Montmirail). Vacqueyras is more aromatic, with notes of garrigue, a floral side and a certain sweetness. Rasteau expresses its deep terroir with structured tannins.

What does this wine taste like?

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
View
Intense red
Bouquet
Ripe cherry / Shrubland / Pepper / Olives
Mouth
Elegant / Balanced / Long finish

Drinking and storing

Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC

Food pairing

Grilled meat / Chocolate desserts / Game stews

Ratings and awards

201694 PK93 SK
PK: ParkerSK: Suckling

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker and Suckling

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.

— Joe Czerwinski (31/10/2018)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2016 - 94 PARKER

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.

— James Suckling (11/10/2019)JamesSuckling.com Vintage 2016 - 93 SUCKLING

Customer reviews

4.3/5
3 reviews
Vintage:

Vineyards

SoilSand / Galestro
ClimateContinental with Mediterranean influence

The winery

Xavier Vignon

With a vast experience working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, the US and South Africa, and over 20 years as winemaking consultant at Châteauneuf du Pape and other wineries in the south Rhône valley, Xavier Vignon is currently considered to be one of the top oenologists in the region. Using his deep knowledge of the world of wine, alongside the utmost respect for terroir and the environment, Xavier seeks inspiration in a range of...

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