100% Xavier Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled seafood, roasted chicken with Mediterranean herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The '100% Xavier Blanc' is a vibrant testament to Xavier Vignon's deep fascination with the diverse terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley. Conceived by the master oenologist himself, this cuvée is designed to capture the absolute essence of the region's white winemaking heritage. Historically, white wines from the Southern Rhône were rare treasures, often overshadowed by the region's bold reds. Vignon challenges this narrative by meticulously blending classic regional white varieties sourced from multiple parcels. The grapes benefit from a mosaic of soils, where limestone deposits impart a crisp, flinty minerality, while sandy-clay plots contribute roundness and rich stone-fruit aromatics. By employing gentle pressing and temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel aging, Vignon preserves the pristine fruit character and floral lift, creating an incredibly balanced, expressive, and terroir-driven white wine.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded by celebrated consulting oenologist Xavier Vignon, the eponymous winery is located in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône Valley, France. Leveraging decades of advisory work across prestigious global estates, Vignon channels deep insights into microclimates and soil diversity into artisanally crafted wines. The estate's philosophy centers on the art of precision blending, bringing together exceptional old-vine parcels and innovative winemaking techniques to achieve depth, balance, and freshness. Xavier Vignon is widely recognized for his rich, complex Grenache-driven expressions, exemplified by flagship releases such as Cuvée Anonyme and the visionary Arcane series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne