Xavier Vignon : Saint-Joseph 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Saint-Joseph 2023 from Xavier Vignon

Tasting

Color
The color is a deep garnet hue, highlighted by purple tints.

Nose
The nose reveals remarkable intensity with aromas of red fruits, accompanied by spicy, floral and subtle woody notes.

Palate
The palate is characterized by its length and power, supported by taut yet silky tannins. A beautiful freshness persists through to a long-lasting finish with notes of ripe fruits.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Joseph 2023 pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, feathered game or mature hard cheeses.

Service and storage

We recommend serving this Saint-Joseph 2023 Xavier Vignon at a temperature between 14 and 16 °C. This wine possesses exceptional cellaring potential and can be kept until about 2035 and beyond.

A Saint-Joseph from the Northern Rhône Valley combining controlled power and aromatic finesse

The estate

Founded in 1999, the House Xavier Vignon has established itself as a key reference in the Rhône Valley. As a consulting oenologist turned merchant and producer, Xavier Vignon today manages 30 hectares of vines, covering all southern appellations of the Rhône, with a preference for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. His trademark lies in the art of blending, inspired by Champagne methods, systematically marrying more than twenty different origins. His bold maturation techniques, including specifically the immersion of barrels in tanks, testify to a decidedly innovative approach, combining southern power with exceptional freshness.

The vineyard

This Saint-Joseph comes from plots in the northern part of the Rhône Valley. The vines thrive mainly on granite soils on steep slopes. This particular configuration gives the wine the minerality and elegance characteristic of the appellation.

Winemaking and aging

Harvest is carried out manually. The Saint-Joseph 2023 benefits from maceration and fermentation in open tanks for 18 days, with punching down twice daily. The aging of this Rhône Valley wine follows for 15 months in barrels, of which 15% new barrels.

Grape variety

This wine is produced exclusively from Syrah.