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| 2016 Xavier Vignon Arcane L'Hermite (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More ARCANE/är'kan/: secret; understood by few. No secret to B-21 Southern Rhone fans and collectors, this selection of stunning Arcane wines from the masterful Xavier Vignon offers a range of one of a kind, impeccably crafted cuvees sourced from the Southern Rhone's top terroirs and representing some of the region's best values, now offered at unbeatable pricing perfect for mixing a case. Arriving in the Rhone Valley in the mid-1990's and consulting for such luminaries as Marcoux, Raymond Usseglio and La Nerthe, the combination of Xavier Vignon's insider access to some of the oldest vines across the valley and creative passion for the region's varied terroirs and grapes inspired him to create the series of Arcane wines, naming each unique release after a card in the Tarot deck with matching illustrations on the labels. Xavier's meticulous winemaking requires some detailed descriptions for full appreciation, so let's dive in.
Crafted as singular releases with the goal of capturing the perfect intersection of time and place in the vineyard, these one of a kind wines from Xavier Vignon represent a range of truly exceptional Southern Rhone gems at incredible value prices, and while their tarot namesakes may not reliably predict the future, Xavier Vignon's Arcane label guarantees Southern Rhone fans some seriously enjoyable drinking every time a cork is pulled. | ||
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| 2022 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas (750ml) | ||
| From Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "...a medium to full-bodied, gamey, exotic, balanced Gigondas that's just about overflowing with character." - Jeb Dunnuck A favorite producer of B-21 Rhône fans and collectors offering incredible quality at an unbeatable value, Domaine du Cayron has hits the mark once again with their 2022 Gigondas. Fifth-generation sisters Roseline, Cendrine, and Delphine source their family’s single cuvée from old vines planted at some of the appellation’s highest altitudes, the domain's name Cayron referring to the crest of the Dentelles. Spanning nearly 17 hectares on 20 different parcels, the domaine’s vineyards are planted with mostly Grenache and smaller amounts of Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre on a mix of clay, marl and limestones soils. Employing traditional methods that are “old school all the way” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the Faraud sisters have produced "a killer effort offering beautiful darker fruits supported by some meaty, garrigue, and iron-like nuances" in their 2022 Gigondas. Along with Dunnuck, Vinous' Nicolas Greinacher declares "it’s an outstanding Gigondas worth seeking out" that will captivate fans of bold Southern Rhône reds on the first sip, while providing consistent pleasure for the next decade. | ||
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| 2023 Saint Damien Les Souteyrades (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Continuing to deliver exceptional value for money, the red wines from Domaine Saint-Damien deserve a place on everyone’s Gigondas watchlist." - Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous "These are brilliant, layered, textured Gigondas that represent insane values." - Jeb Dunnuck The above comments pretty much sum up everything you need to know about the all-time best-seling Gigondas stunners from Domaine Saint-Damien. Year after year, they hit the mark with a track record that's easily among the most consistent in the Southern Rhône, and the newly arrived 2023s keep the trend going with monster 98-point scores from Dunnuck, as well as our customary razor-sharp pricing. The 2023 Les Souteyrades (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre) is from 50- to 80-year-old vines on quarternary soils in the lower terraced section of Gigondas, which accounts for the wine's heady, exotic character. "It's another absolutely riveting Gigondas from this estate that readers should snatch up!" declares Dunnuck. Although not as widely known as Les Souteyrades, the La Louisiane bottling is no less impressive with its inclusion of small amounts of Cinsault and Syrah giving the wine a decidely darker "ultra-classic Gigondas style." From 50- to 85-year-old vines on poor alluvial soils speckled with red clay, the 2023 La Louisiane is "a brilliant effort that will stand toe to toe with anything in the vintage." Best of all, these collectible-caliber showstoppers come in at remarkable sub-$40 pricing that makes it easy to stock up for the long-haul, as the track record of previous vintages suggests that these have a long life ahead of them in the cellar. | ||
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| 2023 Saint Damien La Louisiane (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "Continuing to deliver exceptional value for money, the red wines from Domaine Saint-Damien deserve a place on everyone’s Gigondas watchlist." - Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous "These are brilliant, layered, textured Gigondas that represent insane values." - Jeb Dunnuck The above comments pretty much sum up everything you need to know about the all-time best-seling Gigondas stunners from Domaine Saint-Damien. Year after year, they hit the mark with a track record that's easily among the most consistent in the Southern Rhône, and the newly arrived 2023s keep the trend going with monster 98-point scores from Dunnuck, as well as our customary razor-sharp pricing. The 2023 Les Souteyrades (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre) is from 50- to 80-year-old vines on quarternary soils in the lower terraced section of Gigondas, which accounts for the wine's heady, exotic character. "It's another absolutely riveting Gigondas from this estate that readers should snatch up!" declares Dunnuck. Although not as widely known as Les Souteyrades, the La Louisiane bottling is no less impressive with its inclusion of small amounts of Cinsault and Syrah giving the wine a decidely darker "ultra-classic Gigondas style." From 50- to 85-year-old vines on poor alluvial soils speckled with red clay, the 2023 La Louisiane is "a brilliant effort that will stand toe to toe with anything in the vintage." Best of all, these collectible-caliber showstoppers come in at remarkable sub-$40 pricing that makes it easy to stock up for the long-haul, as the track record of previous vintages suggests that these have a long life ahead of them in the cellar. | ||
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| 2018 Famille Perrin Gigondas Clos des Tourelles (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2022 Saint Damien La Louisiane (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More "These are brilliant, layered, textured Gigondas that represent insane values." - Jeb Dunnuck Jeb Dunnuck's comment above pretty much sums up everything you need to know about the all-time best-seling Gigondas stunners from Domaine Saint-Damien. Year after year, they hit the mark with a track record that's easily among the most consistent in the Southern Rhône. As the 2022s come down to their last available stocks in the market, we picked up a new parcel at pre-tariff pricing so anyone who missed out the first time around (or anyone who needs to reload) can jump on the train and stock up. As always, Les Souteyrades is a showstopper in every way. "Readers should snatch up this sensational 2022," declares Jeb Dunnuck. Not to be overlooked, the 2022 La Louisiane may not have the widespread renown of Les Souteyrades, but it's every bit the reference-point as its stable mate, "a broad, expansive, sexy Gigondas" that's already showing its cards in beautiful fashion. To cap it off, we also secured a micro-parcel of the highly elusive 2022 Clovis Saurel, the estate's tête de cuvée. "Ripe and richly concentrated yet elegant and silky, with tremendous length on the finish, it's a beauty of a Gigondas" with 98-point potential according to Wine Advocate's Joe Czerwinski. | ||
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| 2023 Saint Cosme Les Deux Albion Principaute d'Orange (750ml) | ||
| Viognier from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2022 Saint Cosme Gigondas (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2022 Saint Damien Rose (750ml) | ||
| Cinsault from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2022 Domaine Pallieres Gigondas Les Terrasse du Diable (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2021 Domaine du Gour de Chaule Cuvee Tradition (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2023 Tardieu Laurent Gigondas Vieilles Vignes (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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| 2023 Saint Cosme Gigondas (750ml) | ||
| Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France | ||
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