Xavier Vignon - Côtes-du-Rhône X.I 2015
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Robert Parker
"Coming from the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône, with 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône XI is a splendid Côtes du Rhône that offers beautiful richness and depth with classic notes of black raspberry, flowers, licorice and rock break." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker) Last bottles available at the property!
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Cuvée
X.I
Vintage
2015
Designation
Côtes du Rhône
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Pre-fermentation maceration. Co-fermentation of grape varieties at moderate temperature.
Breeding
in concrete tanks and barrels (30%)
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep red with vermilion highlights
Nose
fruity and gourmand with aromas of crushed raspberry, blackcurrant and blueberry. Notes of licorice, sweet spices and garrigue.
Mouth
Full-bodied with good freshness. Tannins present but round. Long finish with notes of black fruit, laurel and light salinity.
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled beef, lamb colombo, ribs...
Xavier Vignon
Côtes du Rhône
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2016 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
From the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône, with 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône XI is a splendid Côtes du Rhône that offers beautiful richness and depth with classic notes of black raspberry, flowers, licorice and broken rock.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 50 reviews
Note and review by M. JACK F. Published on 03/10/2022
Avoid
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Note and review by Mme LAURE M. Published on 07/01/2022
Delicious, very full-bodied. Drink with gardiane.
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Note and review by M. YANN R. Published on 14/04/2020
I was very disappointed by this wine, which had no character, no presence of interesting tastes, no length; note that the Xi is undoubtedly the least expensive Rhone blend.
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Note and review by M. JOSEPH H. Published on 24/05/2019
The quality/price ratio is not in its favor!
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Note and review by M. LEON C. Published on 22/06/2018
this wine literally surprised me, a wonderful discovery
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Note and review by M. FRED F. Published on 24/05/2018
Disappointing.
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Note and review by M. YANN J. Published on 23/04/2018
A very pleasant little Côtes-du-Rhone, fruity and supple, a little simplistic but good value for money.
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Note and review by M. ROMAIN C. Published on 02/04/2018
An excellent discovery for this wine and this estate. A must-have at this price.
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 15/08/2023
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Note and review by M. GUIDO H. Published on 01/08/2022
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