Description
Region: VDF, France
Producer: Xavier Vignon (Rhone Valley) Vintage: NV
Grape: 85% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah
Type: Red
Size: 75CL
Notes: Five vintages from the most outstanding of recent years grown in 10 different terroirs in the southern Rhône Valley: including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rasteau, Ventoux and high altitude parcels in Côtes du Rhône Villages.
It has a big, sweet nose of blueberries, black cherries, lavender, and peppery incense as well as a full-bodied, layered, powerful yet seamless style on the palate. With no hard edges, silky tannins, and a big finish, it’s a singular wine (it’s mostly from vines in Châteauneuf-Du-Pape) to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.
Food Pairing: Meat pies with spinach and spices - Leg of lamb with thyme flowers - Rabbit with olives - Preparations based on summer vegetables such as ratatouille, tian, aubergines