La Reserve XV XVI XVII
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 10 to 20 years of its release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted lamb, wild boar stew, aged hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
A masterful expression of Southern Rhône innovation, Xavier Vignon’s 'La Réserve XV XVI XVII' challenges the traditional single-vintage paradigm of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This cuvée is an artful assemblage of three remarkable vintages: 2015, which brings structure and power; 2016, celebrated for its exceptional balance and freshness; and 2017, contributing concentration and rich fruit character. Vignon, drawing on his deep scientific background as a consultant oenologist, sources grapes from extremely old vines grown across the appellation's diverse soil types—including Urgonian limestone, sandy parcels, and the iconic clay-gravel terraces covered with galets roulés (rounded pebbles). By blending these distinct terroirs and vintages, Vignon achieves a harmonious, multi-dimensional wine of extraordinary depth, complexity, and silky texture, aged meticulously in a combination of oak foudres and concrete vats.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.