It is the terroir of Rasteau that this multi-vintage wine pays tribute to!

A selection of grapes from the 2017, 2019 and 2020 vintages from hillside plots that have always been Xavier Vignon's favourite. Arcane le Bateleur highlights the influence of Rasteau's terroirs on the wine: concentration, depth and generosity.

92/100 - JAMES SUCKLING

"Aromas of blackberries and spiced plums, with tea leaves, black olive, licorice and wet earth. Full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and vivid acidity. Tense and meaty with a deep core of black fruit and a spicy edge. Flavorful finish with hints of chocolate and nut shell. Drink or hold."

The Rasteau vineyard is mainly oriented to the South, on hillsides, on clay-limestone soils partly covered with rolled pebbles.

The plots of Le Bateleur are mainly located below the Ratanaud massif (350m) towards the place called Gramiller and those towards the terrace of Crapon, at the foot of the village Rasteau.

 

Vinification & Ageing

Grenache 2017 : cold pre-fermentation, half density pressing. End of liquid phase fermentation.

Grenache 2019 and 2020 : very long fermentation, without mechanical extraction. Maintaining a moderate temperature (20-22°C)

Syrah 2017 and 2020 : traditional winemaking

Syrah2019: vinification and aging in wooden truncated vats (24months)

Mourvèdre : from vintages 19 and 20. Co-fermentation with part of Grenache. 24 months aging in concrete vats.

Carignan 19 : from vintage 2019, carbonic macération and aging in Wine Globe enclosed in wooden boxes.

Duck breast with honey or pan-fried with pineapple - Poultry risotto - Lamb tajine with apricots