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Xavier Vignon - Côtes-du-Rhône X.I 2015

Name: Xavier Vignon - Côtes-du-Rhône X.I 2015
Brand: Xavier Vignon
Rating: 3.5 (50 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.5/5 (50 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

“From the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône, with 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and the remainder Mourvèdre, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône XI is a splendid Côtes du Rhône that offers beautiful richness and depth with classic notes of black raspberry, flowers, licorice, and crushed rock. ” (Wine Advocate 2016 – Robert Parker) Last bottles available at the estate!

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Estate

Xavier Vignon

Vintage

X.I

Vintage

2015

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Pre-fermentation maceration. Co-fermentation of the grape varieties at a moderate temperature.

Livestock Farming

in concrete tanks and barrels (30%)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

a deep red color with vermilion highlights

Nose

Fruity and rich, with aromas of crushed raspberries, blackcurrants, and blueberries. Notes of licorice, mild spices, and Mediterranean scrub

Palate

Full-bodied with lovely freshness. Pronounced but rounded tannins. A long finish with notes of black fruit, bay leaf, and a hint of salinity.

Serve

at 14-16°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with grilled beef, lamb colombo, pork ribs...

More information at Xavier Vignon

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Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2016 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

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

About the wine:

Hailing from the northern part of the Côtes-du-Rhône region, with 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and the remainder Mourvèdre, the 2015 Côtes du Rhône XI is a splendid Côtes du Rhône that offers beautiful richness and depth, with classic notes of black raspberry, flowers, licorice, and crushed rock.

Jancis Robinson

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 50 reviews