Fondation de la Mer Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, ratatouille
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in collaboration with the French environmental organization 'Fondation de la Mer', this organic red cuvée from Xavier Vignon merges a passion for viticulture with a commitment to ocean preservation. Reflecting Vignon's deep respect for the natural world, the wine is sourced from carefully selected organic vineyards across the Southern Rhône Valley. The terroir, characterized by classic clay-limestone soils and swept by the purifying Mistral wind, imparts a vibrant energy and structural balance to the wine. This cuvée is designed to showcase the pure, unadorned fruit character of the region, utilizing gentle extraction and aging techniques to preserve its lively Mediterranean charm, marked by notes of dark berries, wild herbs, and a subtle, refreshing minerality.
🍾 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, Syrah, Mourvèdre