Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2012
Rhône
Red
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91/100
Robert Parker
"The 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is another exciting wine from this estate. Christmas spices, raspberry, crushed flowers and hints of mint emerge from this elegant, ripe and textured opus. Vinified from 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre that have been aged equally in foudre and barrique, it's best drunk any time over the next decade." (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Vintage
2012
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
more than 110 parcels contributed to the 2012 vintage, which brings together all the terroirs of the appellation.
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
the grape varieties are vinified separately, then blended by parcel selection. Slow fermentations allow better extraction of phenolic compounds.
Breeding
16 months, equally divided between concrete vats, foudres and barrels
Alcohol content
14,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, intense color
Nose
very greedy and full of freshness, with aromas balanced between ripe red fruits, sweet spices and tuberose notes.
Mouth
a generous, velvety texture precedes a taut, mineral finish with empyreumatic notes
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef rib grilled on vine shoots, veal marengo, roast duck with figs, wild boar stew, strong cheeses such as Maroilles...
Xavier Vignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is another exciting wine from this estate. Christmas spices, raspberry, crushed flowers and hints of mint emerge from this elegant, ripe and textured opus. Made from 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre that have been aged equally in foudre and barrique, it should be drunk any time over the next decade.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 10 reviews
Note and review by M. CEDRIC R. Published on 09/10/2023
very good value for money
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Note and review by M. GERARD H. Published on 25/11/2019
we still have to wait
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Note and review by M. BENJAMIN D. Published on 19/08/2019
Tasted in August 2019, nice balance with fruit that gives way to aromas of leather, musk.... more potential!
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Note and review by M. JUAN CARLOS F. Published on 05/09/2021
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Note and review by M. EDOUARD V. Published on 29/06/2019
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Note and review by M. PATRICE D. Published on 02/04/2018
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Note and review by M. DANIEL C. Published on 14/02/2018
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN L. Published on 22/12/2017
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