Vin de France
Arcane Le Diable is a blend of 100% very old Mourvedre (some above hundred years old), selection is based on the mineral salts content and has been made across various areas of the Vaucluse in very small quantites.
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94/100 – PARKER
“There are two slightly eccentric wines from this estate that merit serious attention. Almost 100% Mourvèdre from a parcel close to Vinsobres, the sensational 2015 Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable had a three-week maceration (Xavier prefers to get as much extraction as possible before alcoholic fermentation), and was aged mostly in small oak tanks and concrete. Blueberries, blackberries, peppery herbs and spice all flow from this layered, full-bodied beauty that has awesome purity, integrated acidity and plenty of structure. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following 10-15 years.”
Terroir
Blend of 17 parcels across the Vaucluse on a variety of soils : red clay, blue clay, rolled pebbles, urgonians, sands are the main terroirs of this wine.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Hand harvested with partial destemming.
Three week cold start maceration to favour the diffusion of aromatic compounds and polyphenols without extracting harsh tannins.
Ageing
Aged of 15 months
- 30% in new French oak (medium toast)
- 70% in small concrete thanks
Food and wine pairing
Braised rib of beef – Game stew – Caramelised lamb mice – Lamb tagine – Matured cheeses
- Aging potential Ready to be enjoyed
- Service 15/17°C
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