XAVIER VIGNON Gigondas Rouge - Rhone Valley, 2023 Bottle

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 2023 vintage endured a hot and dry summer, despite a very rainy spring season, allowing for a slow and steady ripening that preserved vibrant natural acidity. This blend of 90% Grenache and 10% 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 dark fruit and spice, supported by aromas of iris and chocolate. There's plenty of weight supporting its supple tannic structure, concluding with a delicately dry finish.