Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted lamb with rosemary, grilled beef ribeye, hearty lentil stew
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Xavier Vignon's Réserve Red represents a masterful expression of the Southern Rhône Valley's diverse terroirs. Combining Vignon's scientific background as a world-class oenologist with his deep respect for Rhône traditions, this cuvée is typically sourced from old vines across select parcels. The wine showcases the classic complexity of the region, where stony soils, including the famous galets roulés, absorb the Mediterranean sun by day and warm the vines by night. Vignon employs innovative blending techniques, often combining different parcels and sometimes even multiple vintages or unique aging vessels, to achieve a seamless harmony of rich dark fruit, garrigue herbs, and structured tannins. This results in a wine that captures the wild, sun-drenched spirit of the Southern Rhône while maintaining remarkable freshness and elegance.
🍾 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.