"One of the few Vignon wines to see new wood (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with scents of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium- to full-bodied palate, and slightly more assertive tannins than Vignon's other wines." (Wine Advocate 2020)
Features
Estate
Xavier Vignon
Vintage
2019
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah
Terroirs
The plots used to produce this cuvée are spread over several terroirs: marl, clay slopes, sandy and stony soils.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Winemaking
Fermentation at moderate temperature with pre-fermentation maceration for gentle extraction of tannins and aromas, destemming of the entire harvest, co-fermentation of the different grape varieties for greater aromatic complexity.
Breeding
In new barrels (25%), demi-muids (25%) and concrete tanks (50%)
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with purplish highlights
Nose
Powerful wild berry, black cherry and garrigue aromas
Mouth
Notes of pepper and licorice in a fleshy, mineral structure. Long, slightly saline finish
Serve
AT 15-16°C
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with chicken massalé, leg of lamb with wild garlic or rosemary, eggplant curry, scallop and summer truffle pasta, duck confit parmentier...
Xavier Vignon
Rasteau
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated 91/100
Area rated Recommended
About the wine:
Good freshness and fruit intensity, the tannins are not too dry or thick - though they are robust. Harmonious, with some underlying complexity, it should grow with time. Long finish. The oak works well (25% new wood), not smothering the fruit.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
One of the few Vignon wines to see new wood (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with scents of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium to full-bodied palate, and slightly more assertive tannins than Vignon's other wines. That said, it is by no means unaffordable, and although it can be cellared for another year or so, it should be consumed within the next 5-7 years.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 03/09/2024
Drunk in 08/24. Bright, limpid color. Complex, full-bodied fruit aromas. Silky on the palate, extending the nose with good length.
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Note and review by M. MICHEL A. Published on 03/06/2024
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Note and review by M. MICHEL C. Published on 13/01/2024
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Note and review by M. JEREMY K. Published on 28/08/2023
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Note and review by M. LAURENT R. Published on 26/08/2023
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Note and review by M. JEAN LUC A. Published on 08/04/2023
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