91/100
Robert Parker
"Even better than the classic Côtes-du-Rhône, the 100% 2012 is almost an instinctive blend, with a little Grenache, a little Syrah, a little Mourvèdre and the rest Carignan, Cinsault.... Aged for 12 months in concrete vats and barrels, it explodes with black raspberry, raspberry, crushed flowers and ample minerality on the nose. Followed by a full-bodied palate, the concentration is beautiful and the length structured, balanced and ample. It's another success for this team." (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
100%
Vintage
2012
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40 % Grenache, 20 % Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Marselan, 7% de vins de réserve qui viennent assouplir la structure tannique et apportent quelques notes tertiaires à l’assemblage.
Terroirs
stony, siliceous and clayey-limestone marl soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
carried out separately for each pair of grape varieties: only berries of the same ripeness, no more than two varieties at a time. Cold maceration for Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Long maceration except for Carignans.
Breeding
80% in concrete vats, 20% in French oak barrels from Tronçais and the Allier region
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
almost black in colour, with discreet orange highlights
Nose
with notes of venison, undergrowth, ripe red and black fruit, violets
Mouth
sweet spices dominate, followed by black fruits and flowers
Serve
at 14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with game, grilled red meats, red meats in sauce, spicy dishes, cheeses...
Xavier Vignon
Côtes du Rhône
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:
Even better than the classic Côtes-du-Rhône, the 100% 2012 is almost an instinctive blend, with a little Grenache, a little Syrah, a little Mourvèdre and the rest Carignan, Cinsault... Aged for 12 months in concrete vats and barrels, it explodes with black raspberry, raspberry, crushed flowers and ample minerality on the nose. Followed by a full-bodied palate, the concentration is beautiful and the length structured, balanced and ample. Another success for this team.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 62 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 28/08/2019
Excellent, flawless. Impossible not to finish the bottle ...
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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 06/07/2018
Xavier had accustomed me to better!
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Note and review by M. LOIC C. Published on 06/04/2017
Decant to fully appreciate the fruitiness of this bottle.
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Note and review by M. DANIEL K. Published on 03/10/2016
Not worth the Parker rating! Good for everyday use, but there you go! No need for superlatives That was my opinion after uncorking the 1st bottle. But the rest was much better. To be tried again. To totally invalidate the 1st opinion
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Note and review by M. GERMANI M. Published on 08/08/2016
Nice wine
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU H. Published on 18/06/2016
A good little picnic wine. Lacks a little density to be appreciated in other circumstances.
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Note and review by M. LAURENT R. Published on 19/05/2016
mixed opinion on opening, improved with grilled chicken and pomme dauphine!
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN V. Published on 26/04/2016
Good Côtes du Rhône. I recommend
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Note and review by M. JP D. Published on 13/03/2016
Sought-after assembly; not fully convincing
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 21/02/2016
A little reserved in view of some very harsh reviews, I was pleasantly surprised by a wine that is very fruity on the nose and round and powerful on the palate, with no false notes. Fruit (raspberry and black fruit) blends with a hint of spice, well enhanced by the power. If the finish had been more persistent, I'd have given it 5 stars. For this price, I found it very good.
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