'Arcane Le Fou' Red Rhone Blend

Dazzling wine, 85% grenache, mostly from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and non-vintage to boot. Black cherry, plum, red cherry, violet, leather, beautiful, silky medium tannin, medium acidity, voluptuous texture. This is such an enjoyable wine with beautiful balance.

This was recommended by the Sommelier at The Chateau Frog Town, @Jason Keefer. Earthy nose. Very rich and dark in color. This is a big powerful wine. Blueberries and plums. Dry and little spice.

Big, sweet, fruit forward nose with ripe blueberries, sweet cherries, dried lavender & herbs. Plus a peppery whiff. Unabashedly Southern Rhône yet with nice purity. Maybe a touch technical, but no rusticity here. Cool & fresh.
On the palate beautifully balanced, fresh and juicy, dark fruit with a bramble mineral backdrop. The 15% alc unnoticeable.
85% Grenache from CdP, cuvée of multiple vintages.
Unorthodox yet so nice & highly drinkable.

Nice made but technical and too burley for my taste. There is no finesse in this wine. Only sweet fruit and alcohol.

Even entry level Xavier is fantastic. Can’t produce a bad wine this guy! Balanced but earthy Rhone blend. Strong tannins still, but not overwhelming. A little herbaceousness on the back palette!

Depth and beautiful structure with silky tannins, dark fruits, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg. Full body. Plenty of time ahead for this one.

Strong. Intense. Delicious, respect it don’t be afraid of it.

Great value every day red wine!! Will purchase again.

Joshua had this 3 months ago

ja had this a year ago