Xavier Vignon - Côtes-du-Rhône SM#2
94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
Robert Parker
“S for Northern and M for Southern”
"A blend of 50% Syrah from the northern Rhône and 50% Grenache from the southern Rhône, SM Version 2 is a fascinating wine that combines smoky, peppery, and herbaceous notes with ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, lush, and velvety, Vignon might say it’s “more 2016 than 2015” in style, but no matter how you describe it, it’s a charming and complex wine” (Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski) A fascinating wine to discover!
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Eye
A deep, almost black color
Nose
An explosive and intense bouquet of stewed black fruits, zan, and forest floor notes
Palate
A refined, delicate attack with a beautiful velvety texture and a very aromatic finish featuring dark fruit, spices, and smoky notes. A true blend of fruit, floral, and peppery flavors, with the spiciness coming from the Syrah and the peppery notes from the Grenache.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink before
2026
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a grilled rib of beef, a roast pigeon with savory, or a veal tenderloin with black tapenade...
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 93/100 (Wonderful wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of 50% Syrah from the northern Rhône and 50% Grenache from the southern Rhône, SM Version 2 is a fascinating wine that combines smoky, peppery, and herbaceous notes with ripe black cherries. Full-bodied, lush, and velvety, Vignon might say it’s “more 2016 than 2015” in style, but no matter how you describe it, it’s a charming and complex wine to enjoy over the next 6 to 7 years.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 94/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A blend of the 2015 and 2016 vintages, SM is composed of equal parts Grenache and Syrah, aged in tanks and barrels. A powerful nose of blackcurrant, ground black pepper, garrigue, and olive tapenade gives rise to a ripe, round, medium-bodied to full-bodied wine, with good acidity, well-structured tannins, a smooth and light texture, and a lovely finish. This is a unique wine, reminiscent of Syrah from the northern Rhône with a touch of roundness and sexiness, and the opulent style of the south. It will age well for 10 years.