Dentelles
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled venison, wild mushroom stew
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Named after the dramatic, lace-like limestone peaks of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this cuvée captures the striking tension between intense Mediterranean sun and cooling high-altitude alpine winds. Winemaker Xavier Vignon utilizes fruit grown on the steep, limestone-rich scree slopes of this iconic southern Rhône landmark. The unique geological history of the Dentelles, where ancient secondary-era limestone was pushed vertically through the earth, imparts a distinct mineral tension, vibrant acidity, and refined, silky tannins to the wine. Vignon's meticulous parcel selection and gentle extraction methods emphasize the purity of fruit and the cooling influence of the mountain terroir, offering a sophisticated counterpoint to the traditionally heavier styles of the southern valley floor.
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Based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France, at 190 Route de Sorgues, the house of Xavier Vignon was founded by the renowned consultant oenologist of the same name to express the diverse terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley. Renowned for an uncompromising commitment to quality and innovative blending, the winery crafts exceptional red, white, and rosé wines, utilizing masterfully tailored aging techniques like concrete eggs and oak foudres. Its signature expressions, including the highly acclaimed Cuvée Anonyme and the creative Arcane series, reflect Vignon's scientific precision and artistic vision. More information can be found on their official website at https://www.xaviervignon.com.