COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Terret noir, Muscardin
PRODUCER
Xavier Vignon
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a red wine from the Rhône Valley, France. Producer Xavier Vignon, a respected oenologist, began his own wine production in 2002 with a focus on modern, powerful wines that express terroir. The wine is made in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, known for its diverse soils and the traditional use of up to thirteen permitted grape varieties. The 2022 vintage is noted for its ripe fruit concentration, a characteristic often associated with warm growing seasons in the region.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
14-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine can feature up to 13 different grape varieties.
Fact 02
Xavier Vignon is a renowned oenologist with extensive consulting experience.
Fact 03
The appellation's soils include famous rolled stones.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage is rated 'Extraordinary' by Robert Parker.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape involves slow fermentation at low temperatures (22-24°C) to maximize the extraction of phenolic compounds while maintaining freshness. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 12-month aging period in used oak barrels (1st, 2nd, and 3rd fill). Sustainable agricultural practices are utilized in the vineyards. The producer, Xavier Vignon, emphasizes a winemaking approach focused on fruit purity and terroir expression.
