Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2019
Rhône
Red
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95-97/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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93/100
James Suckling
"Definitely a great wine!
"Xavier's flagship is the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Anonyme and, in 2019, it's 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of authorized grape varieties. Partially de-stemmed and aged in a mix of demi-muids and vats, it offers a beautifully pure, vibrant bouquet of black raspberries, white and black pepper, candied orange and violets. Complex, layered and nuanced, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, with a seamless texture and an excellent finish. It's both elegant and rich, and will keep for 15+ years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2020)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
Cuvée Anonyme
Vintage
2019
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Un assemblage presque anonyme pour cette cuvée provenant de “vignes de collection” : Grenaches centenaires, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Terret Noir et Muscardin
Terroirs
All the terroirs of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are represented in this cuvée: galets roulés, calvaire, marl, red clay...
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
At low temperatures (22-24°) to preserve the freshness of this rich and sunny vintage, very expressive, just like the climate that year, great care was taken to preserve the elegance and finesse of the tannins by limiting the extraction of the seed tannins as much as possible.
Breeding
18 months 1/3 in concrete tanks, 1/3 in truncated cone tanks and 1/3 in demi-muid, the barrels are not new preserve a reducing environment
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with ruby highlights
Nose
Pure, vibrant bouquet of black raspberry, blackcurrant and plum liqueur with nuances of black spice, white and black pepper, candied orange and violets, chocolate and earthy earth.
Mouth
Ample and concentrated, with a homogeneous texture and a broad, grainy tannic structure, notes of black fruit, walnut and crushed stone on the finish, excellent aftertaste.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2034
Guard
10 to 15 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck in olive sauce, porcini ravioli, parsnip mousse, crispy bacon, roast pigeon with porcini, quail stuffed with mushrooms...
Xavier Vignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Notes of blackcurrant and plum liqueur with hints of black spice, chocolate and earthy soil. Full and concentrated, with a broad, grainy tannic structure. Layered and textured, with a backbone of black fruits and notes of walnut and crushed stone on the finish. To be tried after 2024.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 95-97/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Xavier's flagship is the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Anonyme and, in 2019, it's 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of authorized grape varieties. Partially de-stemmed and aged in a mix of demi-muids and vats, it offers a beautifully pure, vibrant bouquet of black raspberries, white and black pepper, candied orange and violets. Complex, layered and nuanced, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, with a seamless texture and an excellent finish. It is both elegant and rich, and will keep for over 15 years.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
out of 7 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 07/12/2024
My first Xavier Vignon... I was very cautious in view of the comments based in particular on Robert Parker's scores. The wine turns out to be well made, not heavy and in fact very pleasant to drink. I'll have to try more Vignon...
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE R. Published on 03/12/2024
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Note and review by M. ALAIN F. Published on 19/10/2024
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Note and review by M. DAVID B. Published on 12/10/2024
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Note and review by M. MICHEL C. Published on 08/07/2024
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Note and review by M. ANDRE C. Published on 03/02/2024
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Note and review by M. ROBERTO P. Published on 16/01/2024
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