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Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Rouge Vieilles Vignes
Xavier Vignon Vins
France - Rhone Valley - Cotes du Rhone AOC

This Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre is all about red and black fruit aromas, liquorice and subtle spicy notes. The diversity of terroirs brings freshness and balance to the wine.

Clay and limestone plots located on hillsides allow the old vines of Grenache to naturally express some roasted notes. Thanks to the particular soils and orientation of the vineyards the grapes are able to reach an optimal level of ripeness while keeping a good acidity level.
Some other parcels are grown on red rocky clay soils also named “garrigues”. These big red stones provide some heat coming from the sun at night and bring power and structure to the wine.
The blend is also made from vines planted on sandy clay soils that are light and rather fresh soils, providing freshness and vivacity to the final wine.

Specifications
Appellation
Cotes du Rhone AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah
Age of vines
Average 70 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
7 parcels located in CDR and Villages in the Northern part of Vaucluse, stood out by their minerality and polyphenols index
Vinification
80 % ageing in concrete tanks to favor the fruit purity and the grape expression. 20% ageing in Stockinger (Austria) barrels for 12 months.
Co-fermentation of the grapes for more aromatic complexity.
Production
2,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Grilled lamb ribs - braised beef - spicy pork chops

Reviews and News

2019 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 90 PTS - JS

2019 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"The deep black-cherry and ripe-blackberry fruit, plus the full, soft body push this to the edge of sweetness on the palate. However, the gentle dry tannins at the velvety finish just keep it on track. A style that now seems a bit dated, but plenty of wine drinkers love this. Drink now."

- James Suckling (March 2022), 90 pts

2017 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 91-93 PTS - JD

2017 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 91-93 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The 2017 Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Vieilles Vignes is a smoking good Côtes du Rhône and offers full-bodied aromas and flavors of blackberries, black raspberries, cassis, lavender, and flowers. It's rich and concentrated, yet also elegant, weightless, and layered, with notable complexity."
- Jeb Dunnuck (August 2018), 91-93 pts

2017 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 89-91 PTS - WA

2017 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 89-91 PTS - WA

wa"A bit cedary and dry, the 2017 Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes is showing a bit too much wood at the moment, but I expect this full-bodied, blackberry-laced beauty to come around by 2020.- Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #239, October 2018) 89-91 pts

2016 Xavier Vignon Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 92+ PTS - JD

2016 Xavier Vignon Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 92+ PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The older vine cuvee of the estate is the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes and it is primarily Grenache blended with 15% each of Mourvèdre and Syrah. In this case, the Mourvèdre vines are 60 years in age and the Grenache vines are 45 years in age. Aged 12 months in 80% concrete tanks and 20% in barrel, its vibrant purple color gives way to a concentrated, medium to full-bodied 2016 that’s much more reserved and tight compared to the other Côtes du Rhône releases, yet offers beautiful purity in its blueberry and blackberry fruit, as well as subtle notes of violets, charcoal, and pepper. With integrated acidity and fine, polished tannin, this is a serious Côtes du Rhône that’s going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age and keep for a decade."
- Jeb Dunnuck (February 15th 2018), 92+ pts

2016 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 90 PTS - WA

2016 Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône Rouge Vieilles Vignes - 90 PTS - WA

wa90"There's a spicy, green peppercorn edge to the 2016 Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes. It's medium to full-bodied, with svelte, supple tannins and plenty of plummy fruit that exhibits more savory notes and spice on the long finish.- Joe Czerwinski"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #239, October 2018) 90 pts

Producer Information: Xavier Vignon Vins

Originating from Picardie in the North of France, Xavier is proud of his « Picard » roots and of his modest origins. His mother is an agriculturist and his father ...
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