Xavier Vignon : Cornas Back Vintage 2001

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Cornas Back Vintage 2001 by Xavier Vignon

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a beautiful red hue.

Nose
The nose reveals its richness through delicious fruity aromas of blackberry and candied black fruits.

Palate
Blackcurrant and black cherry, along with peppery and floral notes, blend harmoniously through to a silky, balsamic finish.

Serving

For optimal enjoyment, serve between 15 and 17°C after decanting for about an hour.

Ageing

This red wine can be cellared until around 2040.

Power meets freshness in a red wine from the Rhône Valley

The estate

An exceptional winemaker, Xavier Vignon has been regarded as one of the leading specialists of the Southern Rhône Valley for more than twenty years. Each Xavier Vignon cuvée faithfully reflects his desire to reveal the identity of the great Rhône terroirs, while also bearing a distinctive identity of its own: the Xavier Vignon identity. His exclusive creations showcase the full extent of his creativity, as exemplified by the Arcane collection, which promises wine lovers an extraordinary sensory and tasting experience.

The vineyard

Distinctive for its vineyards set in a natural amphitheatre, the Cornas appellation reveals a powerful yet refined expression through the Back Vintages crafted by Xavier Vignon. This 2001 vintage comes from vineyards planted on shallow granite soils containing potassium, iron and magnesium.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified as whole bunches. A long maceration promotes concentration and an intense colour. Extended ageing in both new and old foudres.

Grape variety

Syrah (100%).