Xavier Vignon, La Reserve X XII XV, AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Red
Xavier Vignon, La Reserve X XII XV, AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Red
Xavier inherited from his parents two fundamental values: the love for a job well done and the capacity to transmit knowledge. His in-depth knowledge, his mentors, all the vintners have been working with and his incredible memory have been forging his style and identity : terroir driven, fruity and complex wines supported by freshness and minerality. Each cuvee under the Arcane series is the solo expression of a vintage, a grape or a terroir.
Presentation
Xavier Vignon is the pioneer of multivintage blends in Châteauneuf du Pape. Here, the 2010-2012 and 2015 cuvee. Hundred years old Grenache, complemented by very old Vaccarese, Counoise, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Black Terret and Muscardin.
Winemaking
Harvested by hand, the grapes are entirely sorted and destemmed on the vine. There is little handling of the grapes during vinification and no mechanical extraction during fermentation to encourage a gentle diffusion of aromas and colour and to respect the nobility of the tannins.
Varietals
Grenache noir: 20
Vaccarèse: 20
Counoise: 15
Mourvèdre: 15
Cinsault: 10
Terret noir: 10
Muscardin: 10
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14,5% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
