Xavier Vignon, Almutia Clair-Obscur, NV
Xavier Vignon, Almutia Clair-Obscur, NV
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Type: 🟡 White
Varietal: Black, white & grey Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Roussanne
Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Vintage: NV
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More about this wine
More about this wine
Worn in the Middle Ages, an Aumuce was a purple cap that served as a cloak for clergymen as a way of concealing their whiteness, just as the black skin of the grape conceals its white juices. In Latin, this cape is called en Almutia. A blend of black and white grape varieties.
Almutia is the definition of vivacity, liveliness, expressed through the pulp of mainly black grape varieties. The multi-vintage approach has been choose to bring complexity to the wine.
Winemaking
The vines come mainly from the limestone soils of the west of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation.
The grapes were harvested early, in mid-August, i.e. one month before the harvest intended for the production of red wines.
The grapes are then destemmed and crushed, then placed in vats for draining followed by settling for severals days to sediment the pigments.Fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
No wood ageing to maintain a great level of acidity.
Tasting notes
Tasting notes
Eye
Pale yellow and limpide.
Nose
Tangy notes of apple and pears stand out.
Palate
The palate is lively and ample, and reveals aromas of citrus and honeysuckle.
Pairing
Scallop Risotto - Brie or Savarin with truffles - Cod à la Provençale - Lobster Raviole

Xavier Vignon
Rhône Valley Wines with Character and Precision
With over 30 years of experience and 34 harvests worldwide, Xavier Vignon is one of the Rhône Valley’s most respected oenologists. Drawing on deep knowledge, mentorship, and collaboration with top vintners, Xavier crafts terroir-driven wines known for their fruit-forward complexity, freshness, and minerality.
After decades of consulting for leading wineries, Xavier now channels his expertise into his own creations—wines that reflect the soul of the Rhône and a passion for excellence passed down through generations.
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