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Xavier Vignon : Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

Rhone Valley

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

- Red - See details

Parker | 93

J. Robinson | 15

Decanter | 93

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Marks and reviews

/100

Decanter

Quite pale in colour for a 2021. A little menthol and bay leaf to the black cherry fruit, which is discrete for now. Good weight and body on the palate, however, and firm acid. A distinctly savoury style that should work well at the dinner table and will age well on its acidity into the medium term.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Alistair Cooper MW

75% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Clairette. Vinified in stainless-steel tanks (50%), concrete tanks (25%) and tronconic vats (25%). Matured in stainless-steel tanks (50%), foudres (20%), demi-muids (5%), tronconic vats (5%) and terracotta pots (20%) for 12–16 months. Tank/cask sample. Tasted blind. Ripe, sweet fruits, leather and spice. Supple and sweet palate – clean and layered. Some herbal notes and a rich, opulent, sweet finish. (AC)

/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Joe Czerwinski

A blend of 75% Grenache, 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 5% Clairette, Xavier Vignon's 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape is a super effort, only just surpassed by his Cuvée Anonyme. Scents of stewed strawberries, pomegranate and a hint of orange zest appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is round and ripe but ephemeral, gauzy in feel, with a long, lingering, zesty finish.

Description

Characteristics and tasting advice for Xavier Vignon's 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape red

Tasting

Color
Delicate pale red, the color is adorned with subtle coppery reflections.

Nose
The nose opens with fine notes of black cherry, enhanced by touches of bay leaf and mint.

Palate
Structured and silky, the palate seduces with its fine tannins, its beautiful acid balance and its brilliant finish.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to taste this wine between 14°C and 16°C.

A silky and delicate red wine from the Rhône Valley

The property

The oenologist Xavier Vignon has built an international reputation by providing his expert advice to more than 200 estates and participating in the development of the most prestigious wines of the Rhône Valley, especially in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 2002, he began to produce his own "Xavier" cuvées, blending the best "juices" from carefully selected parcels. Without constraint of terroir or grape variety, Xavier Vignon creates his ideal wine: simple, modern, and above all impressive value for money. The 100% Xavier was born.

The wine

This Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine signed Xavier Vignon is made from grapes from a rigorous selection of 40 parcels located on the northern part of the appellation, resting on soils composed of limestone, red sandstone or even rolled pebbles and brown soils.

Vinification and aging

Vinification by batches, carried out in stainless steel tank (50%), concrete tank (25%) and truncated cone tank (25%). The aging of a duration of 16 months is carried out in several containers: stainless steel tank (50%), foudre (20%), truncated cone tank (5%), demi-muids (5%) as well as in terracotta jars (20%) for 12 months.

Blend

Grenache (75%)
Mourvèdre (10%)
Syrah (10%)
Clairette (5%).

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