As part of a research conducted by the Oenological Institute of Champagne and in collaboration with the “Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation,” my team and I have been studying the presence of mineral salts in wine since 2009. Many...
For the past 25 years, I proclaim loud and clear that water is the new golden treasure. This precious resource is vital not only to the crops but also to the wine-making process. To produce a bottle of wine, you need one ton of water. A crucial component that is...
Have you heard of our new technique for ageing wine : the Vinarium® ? Xavier’s strong desire to explore and create has led him to devise new methods of vinification and ageing. The Vinarium® is a unique receptacle created by Xavier and his team. This innovation is the...
Le Bateleur: the new Arcane from the Rasteau appellation! Each new addition to the Arcane range is an event in itself. It is the terroir of Rasteau that has been captured in this new cuvée, with grapes grown in some of our winemaker’s favourite hillside parcels....
A desire to join forces has resulted in the creation of a very special cuvée! Born in 2000, Barbare is the result of an encounter between Can Topsakal, a Turkish entrepreneur, and Xavier Vignon. The name Barbare pays homage to the neighbouring village of Barbaros....
