Xavier Vignon - La Réserve X XII XV
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
95+/100
Robert Parker
"A blend of several of Xavier's favorite vintages, Châteauneuf du Pape X XII XV is a massive, thick, unctuous beauty almost overflowing with notes of black fruits, blackberries, truffle, chocolate and crushed stone. You almost need a fork to drink this still-young cuvée, but boy, what a wine! It remains lively and fresh, with well-built tannins, a stacked mouthfeel and a great finish. It will take between 5 and 7 years for its youth to disappear and it will have two decades of longevity." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Jeb Dunnuck) Exceptional!
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
La Réserve X XII XV
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Terret noir, Muscardin
Terroirs
Four plots: La Crau, Les Galets Roulés, Les Urgoniens, Les Sables
Viticulture
Strict vine monitoring
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional vinification and blending of several vintages (2010, 2012 and 2015), barrel fermentation
Breeding
18 to 36 months (depending on vintage) in barrel
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with ruby highlights
Nose
Generous aromas of blackberry, raspberry, sweet spices, liquorice, crushed stones, truffle and crushed flowers
Mouth
Round and complex with a beautiful texture, lots of freshness and purity.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, stewed or grilled meats...
Xavier Vignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 95+/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of several of Xavier's favorite vintages, Châteauneuf du Pape X XII XV is a massive, thick, unctuous beauty almost bursting with notes of black fruits, blackberries, truffles, chocolate and crushed stone. You almost need a fork to drink this still-young cuvée, but boy, what a wine! It remains lively and fresh, with well-built tannins, a stacked mouthfeel and a great finish. It will take between 5 and 7 years for its youth to disappear, and it will have two decades of longevity.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.4/5
out of 8 reviews
Note and review by M. HUGUES C. Published on 31/07/2020
Delicious, but no better than the cuvée anonyme. Try again in a year's time.
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Note and review by M. JEAN A. Published on 04/05/2024
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Note and review by Mme CARLA SOFIA M. Published on 29/12/2023
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Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE P. Published on 10/11/2022
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Note and review by M. PENG W. Published on 09/03/2021
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Note and review by M. MARC L. Published on 29/12/2020
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Note and review by M. REMY P. Published on 10/04/2020
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Note and review by M. PASCAL P. Published on 24/11/2019
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