Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, grilled venison, beef stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Xavier Vignon's Vieilles Vignes reds represent a masterclass in capturing the soul of the Southern Rhone Valley. Drawing from ancient parcels where vines often exceed half a century in age, Vignon utilizes these deep-rooted plants to channel the intense minerality and concentration of the region's diverse terroirs. Having survived decades of fierce Mistral winds and scorching Mediterranean sun, these old vines produce low yields of highly concentrated fruit. Vignon, renowned for his scientific precision as a consultant oenologist, meticulously maps the soil chemistry of these plots to create a harmonious blend. The resulting wine is a testament to the resilience of the Rhone's heritage grape varieties, delivering rich dark fruit, wild herbs, and cracked black pepper, structured by masterfully integrated tannins from traditional concrete and oak aging.
🍾 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