Xavier Vignon, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape XV, 1991

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Type: 🔴 Red

Varietal: Majority of Grenache on old vines

Country: France

Region: Rhone Valley

Appellation: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Vintage: 1991

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More about this wine

The 1991 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by favorable weather conditions, with a hot and dry summer. These conditions enabled the grapes to ripen slowly, helping to develop their aromas.

100% collection vines with majority of Grenache.

Terroir
Representative of the appellation's terroirs: rolled pebbles on the surface ;clay, sand and limestone at depth.
Winemaking
Total destemming and partial crushing. Vinification in truncated wooden vats and traditional concrete vats.
Maturing
Single aging in concrete vats to preserve freshness and fruit.

Bottled in 2023. Drinking beautifully now.

Tasting notes

Eye
Intense red with amber highlights.
Nose
Candied red fruit, hints of dried prunes and figs.
Palate
Silky tannins and balanced acidity. Beautiful concentration of ripe fruit.
Serving and Pairing
Decant and serve at 15°C. Pork ribs with olives - Grilled red meats - Hare à la royale

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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.