XV
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, venison stew, grilled ribeye steak
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.