Xavier Vignon Arcane l'Étoile N.V. NV (750 ml) Italy

Xavier Vignon Arcane l'Étoile N.V. NV (750 ml) ItalyAll the wines from the Arcane range are limited edition. They are the reflection of something extraordinary that happened in the vineyard. The Arcane Etoile is a multi vintage blend from 2015 2016 2017 that reveals the complexity and remarkable freshness of these high altitude Beaumes de Venise terroirs. Maceration with viognier skins. The Beaumes de Venise terroir neighbours Gigondas and Vacqueyras. These Triassic soils (sand, limestone, clay) at the

key lime and rosewater

94 pts International Wine Report

Clear end notes without any dryness

and caramel for a silky-smooth lingering finish

crunchy red cherries holding neat and fresh

it also delights as an aperitif

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American oak barrels give a distinctive salt-and-pepper accent to the rich plum

Coming from Burgundy

a pungent herbal element builds as the wine opens up

Pleasantly sweet and intense with fruit

star fruit and white flowers persist with the addition of Fuji apple