Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône - Cuvée 100% - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

It's the perfect synthesis of the terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley! The 2020 red Côtes-du-Rhône Cuvée 100% amalgamates most of the southern sectors, around 156 high-altitude plots, offering a full-bodied, fragrant juice, dominated by notes of herbs, spices, black fruits and light roasting. All soil types express themselves here, with a wide variety of grape varieties making up an original, complex cuvée. Much more than a "simple" Côtes-du-Rhône, this red gives 200%; a perfect blend!

Vinification:

Hand-harvested from 156 plots located at altitude on hillsides covering almost 100% of the terroirs in the southern Rhône valley.
Vinification carried out separately for "couples" of grape varieties of similar maturity. Cold maceration of Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Aged 40% in Allier French oak barrels and 60% in concrete vats.

10% reserve wines in the blend to soften the tannic structure and add tertiary aromas.

Color:

Intense, dark, almost black red with slight carmine highlights.

Nose:

Very mature, with hints of candied fruit and cocoa powder.

Palate:

Full-bodied and fragrant, with full-bodied fruit, this original cuvée releases a juice of great aromatic complexity.

Temperature:

Serve slightly chilled, between 14 and 16°C, in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb shoulder confit with garlic and rosemary, fillet of beef in a pepper crust, roast duck confit, pork filet mignon à la provençale.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

Xavier Vignon is an international expert and one of the leading advisors on the most successful wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the surrounding region. Noticed by the famous American critic, this Rhône Valley craftsman continues to extend his talent to all related appellations, exploring all the most promising and highly-rated terroirs.