XV
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, venison stew, grilled ribeye steak
✨ Technical Specifications
Xavier Vignon's 'Cuvée XV' is a masterful tribute to the Grenache grape, crafted from old vines—some over a century old—spread across 15 distinct terroirs within the prestigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Roman numeral 'XV' represents these fifteen diverse soil profiles, ranging from rolled pebbles (galets roulés) to sandy plots and red clay, which Vignon meticulously blends to achieve unparalleled complexity. This cuvée also nods to its natural concentration, which traditionally reaches 15% alcohol. Utilizing innovative, low-intervention winemaking and aging in a combination of concrete vats and selected oak, Vignon coaxes out an incredibly rich profile of dark berries, wild garrigue herbs, and sweet spices, capturing the true, sun-drenched spirit of the Southern Rhône.
🍾 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 100%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
15%