Xavier Vignon : Rasteau 2021

The finesse and expression of a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

Renowned oenologist, Xavier Vignon has made a name for himself on the international wine scene by assisting more than 200 estates, particularly in the creation of grand crus from the Rhône Valley, including those from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 2002, he embarked on a personal adventure by signing his own cuvées under the name "Xavier", resulting from a meticulous selection of the best juices from carefully chosen parcels. Freed from the constraints related to terroirs and grape varieties, Xavier Vignon gives birth to a wine that resembles him: modern, accessible and with an exceptional quality-price ratio.

The wine

This cuvée of Rasteau, signed Xavier Vignon, comes from 17 carefully selected parcels, spread over a mosaic of rich and varied soils: pebbles, clays, sands.

Vinification and aging

A pre-fermentation maceration at moderate temperature allows a gentle extraction of the tannins. The co-fermentation of the grape varieties brings a remarkable aromatic complexity. The aging is divided between concrete vats (50%), new oak barrels (25%) and demi-muids (25%), ensuring a balance between freshness, structure and woody expression.

Blend

This Rasteau 2021 from Xavier Vignon is the result of a blend of grenache, mourvèdre and syrah.