XV
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled rosemary lamb chops, Provencal daube of beef, or roasted eggplant gratin.
✨ Technical Specifications
Drawn from select Southern Rhône terroirs characterized by limestone marl, alluvial gravel, and quaternary pebbles, this cuvée embodies an innovative approach to regional assemblage. Vinified predominantly from Grenache Noir alongside Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete vats to preserve purity of fruit, followed by aging in a combination of concrete tanks and seasoned oak barrels to integrate structure without masking varietal character.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in the Rhône Valley in 1999 by preeminent consulting oenologist Xavier Vignon, Maison Xavier Vignon operates as an innovative négociant and estate producer that challenges traditional regional conventions. Combining over 30 hectares of proprietary vineyards—concentrated around Beaumes-de-Venise and parcels across Vacqueyras and Châteauneuf-du-Pape—with long-term grower partnerships, Vignon explores diverse Southern Rhône terroirs characterized by galets roulés, limestone marl, and elevated mountain terraces. Informed by formative cellar experiences in Champagne and across both hemispheres, Vignon's winemaking methodology emphasizes avant-garde assemblage, often blending disparate terroirs, micro-parcels, and multiple vintages in perpetual reserve style. Vinification incorporates gentle extraction, minimal additions, and proprietary aging innovations such as the oxygen-free 'Vinarium' submersion technique. Benchmark cuvées include the multi-vintage Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve, the parcel-driven Arcane series, and the flagship Anonyme, each celebrated for mineral vitality, architectural balance, and expressive southern fruit.
🍇 Grapes
Grenache 100%
🍷 ABV
15%