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Xavier Vins - 100% Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

Xavier Vins - Côtes-du-Rhône 100% 2012

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3.3/5 (62 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

“Even better than the classic Côtes-du-Rhône, this 100% 2012 is almost an instinctive blend—a little Grenache, a little Syrah, a little Mourvèdre, and the rest Carignan and Cinsault... Aged for 12 months in concrete tanks and barrels, it bursts with black raspberries, raspberries, crushed flowers, and a rich minerality on the nose. This is followed by a full-bodied palate with beautiful concentration and a structured, balanced, and full-bodied finish. It’s yet another success for this team. ” (Wine Advocate 2014 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Xavier Vignon

Vintage

100%

Vintage

2012

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

40 % Grenache, 20 % Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan, Marselan, 7% de vins de réserve qui viennent assouplir la structure tannique et apportent quelques notes tertiaires à l’assemblage.

Regions

stony, siliceous, and clay-limestone marl soils

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Produced separately by grape variety pair: only berries of the same ripeness, no more than two varieties at a time. Cold maceration for Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan. Long maceration periods, except for Carignan.

Livestock Farming

80% in concrete tanks, 20% in French oak barrels from Tronçais and the Allier region

Alcohol content

14.5%

Eye

a nearly black color with subtle orange highlights

Nose

with notes of venison, forest floor, ripe red and black berries, and violets

Palate

dominant sweet spices, followed by dark fruits and flowers

Serve

at 14°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with game, grilled red meats and meat dishes with sauce, spicy dishes, cheeses...

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Rated Estate Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Even better than the classic Côtes-du-Rhône, this 100% 2012 is almost an instinctive blend—a little Grenache, a little Syrah, a little Mourvèdre, and the rest Carignan and Cinsault... Aged for 12 months in concrete tanks and barrels, it bursts with black raspberries, raspberries, crushed flowers, and a rich minerality on the nose. This is followed by a full-bodied palate with beautiful concentration and a structured, balanced, and full-bodied finish. It’s yet another success for this team.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

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