Xavier Vignon - Beaumes-de-Venise 2015
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
88-90/100
Robert Parker
"An appellation not without good value for connoisseurs, Beaumes de Venise 2015 is a 60/40 blend of Syrah and Grenache that offers plenty of peppery herbs, black cherries and hints of horsehair in a nicely concentrated, fresh and crisp package." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Vintage
2015
Designation
Beaumes-de-Venise
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Syrah, 40% Grenache
Terroirs
shallow, poor soils of ochre and iron. Marly clay-limestone terraces on the southern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
fermentation at moderate temperature
Breeding
12 months in barrels (25%) and concrete vats (75%)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
black with ruby highlights
Nose
notes of ripe black fruit, crushed raspberry and spicy notes of pepper, garrigue and a hint of smoke.
Mouth
Lovely structure with supple tannins. Beautiful balance
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with ribs in barbecue sauce, Provençal-style stew, Peking duck...
Xavier Vignon
Beaumes-de-Venise
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Scored (2016 guide) 88-90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
An appellation not devoid of good value for connoisseurs, Beaumes de Venise 2015 is a 60/40 blend of Syrah and Grenache that offers plenty of peppery herbs, black cherries and hints of horsehair in a nicely concentrated, fresh and crisp whole.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GEORGES N. Published on 17/05/2018
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