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Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône Villages BIO rouge 2020

Name: Xavier Vignon - Côtes du Rhône Villages Organic Red 2020
Brand: Xavier Vignon
Price: 12.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (11 reviews)

Côtes-du-Rhône Villages|Red wine|Organic

3.8/5 (11 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

Syrah

fruity

generous

barbecue

grilled meat

“A burst of blueberries—delicious and refreshing”

“An abundance of blackberries, a full-bodied structure, and a pleasant herbal freshness make this Côtes-du-Rhône an appealing wine. There’s a slight hint of dryness on the finish, but there’s so much fruit and depth that it actually enhances the wine. Good length. Enjoy now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2022)

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Xavier Vignon

Vintage

Bio

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

75% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache, 3% Viognier, 2% Roussanne

Terroirs

Limestone scree for the white wines, rounded pebble soils for the Grenache, and high-altitude marl plots (clay-limestone soil) for the Mourvèdre and Syrah

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Whole-cluster fermentation of the Syrah in mid-September alongside the white grapes, followed by a long cold maceration with limited extraction; Grenache and Mourvèdre are added at the end of fermentation, followed by cold pressing and malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

About 20% of the wine is aged in barrels to refine the Syrah, with the remainder aged in truncated cone-shaped wooden and concrete tanks; three standard rackings are performed under inert gas before final blending

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A deep red color with purple highlights

Nose

A rich, fruity flavor with notes of mild spices, blueberries, and black cherries, set against a peppery, herbaceous backdrop with hints of garrigue

Palate

Dense, full-bodied, and supple in texture, it opens with notes of blueberries and black cherries, then evolves into spicy, flavorful, and refreshing tones, finishing with a silky smoothness

Serve

At 14-15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Perfect for everyday meals, such as grilled beef, lamb colombo, or subtly spiced pork ribs...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

Jancis Robinson

Rated: Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

Rated: Recommended

About the wine:

An abundance of blackberry notes, a full-bodied structure, and a pleasant herbal freshness make this Côtes-du-Rhône an appealing wine. There’s a slight hint of dryness on the finish, but the wine’s fruitiness and depth make this a welcome addition. Good length. Enjoy now or cellar.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on April 14, 2025

As always with Xavier Vignon, this wine really comes into its own, especially after 24 hours of opening, when it begins to reveal its full character. Rich red fruit and subtle hints of spice complement a round, supple, and flavorful palate.