XAVIER VIGNON Gigondas Rouge - Rhone Valley, 2022 MAGNUM (150cl)

Description

Xavier Vignon crafts his Gigondas from 100 year old vines on his estate, dedicated to organic and biodynamic principles; meticulously selected thirty high-altitude parcels nestled in the Dentelles de Montmirail foothills.

The 2022 vintage enjoyed a mild summer, allowing for gradual ripening that preserved vibrant natural acidity. This blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre reveals an intense bouquet of wild blackberries and crushed stone.

Co-vinified in vats to ensure early harmony, the wine aged in truncated wooden vats to refine its structure. On the palate, it delivers concentrated dark fruit and elegant spice, supported by supple tannins. The finish is remarkably pure, reflecting the cool, limestone-driven terroir.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 90 Points
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski
Drink Date: 2023-2033
"From old vines at higher altitudes within the appellation, Xavier Vignon's 2022 Gigondas is a co-fermented blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah, aged in a large wooden vat. Offering scents of leather and mixed red and black cherries, it's full-bodied and supple, almost creamy in texture, with a lush, easygoing finish."