SM2
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled venison, rich beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Part of Xavier Vignon's highly imaginative 'Arcane' series, the SM2 (representing Syrah and Mourvèdre, as well as 'Sa Majesté') is a masterfully crafted multi-vintage blend that defies traditional appellation rules. By combining the cool-climate structure of Northern Rhône Syrah with the sun-drenched, muscular intensity of Southern Rhône Mourvèdre across several exceptional vintages, Vignon creates a wine of remarkable depth and balance. The vinification is highly innovative, utilizing a mix of concrete eggs, oak casks, and customized aging vessels to harmonize the distinct personalities of the two noble grapes. This cuvée captures the pioneering spirit of Vignon, blending scientific precision with the ancient, rugged soul of the Rhône Valley.
🍾 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
Syrah, Mourvèdre