Xavier Vignon Gigondas Arcane IX l'Hermite 2016

A tribute to the terroir of the Gigondas appellation! The grapes, mainly century-old Grenache and old local grape varieties, come from a selection of more than 25 plots located on terraces near the Dentelles de Montmirail.

Food and wine pairing - Venison medallion with boletus butter and truffle strips – Roast pigeon with ceps – Beef Bourguignon – Roast beef

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2016 Gigondas Arcane VIII L’Hermite likely won’t be released for three to four years, said Vignon (it’s already bottled). It is linear, tight and crisply focused, so no doubt he’s right about when it will be approachable. Cedar frames bright cherry fruit in this medium to full-bodied GSM blend.