BLEND
Arcane XV is a blend of 100% of 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.
TERROIR
17 parcels across the Vaucluse on a variety of soils : red clay, blue clay, peebles, urgonians, sands - exact location of the parcels cannot be revealed for legal reasons
WINEMAKING
- Selection based on mineral salts & polyphenolic concentration.
- Hand harvesting
- Partial destemming
- Three weeks cold start maceration to favor the diffusion of flavors
compounds and polyphenols without extracting harsh tannins.
- Ageing : 30% in new French oak (medium toast), 70% in small concrete thanks
AGEING POTENTIAL
7 to 10 years
SERVICE
15/17° C
FOODPAIRING
Duck with orange - Tajine of lamb with apricots -Poached and salted duck -strong cheeses