A cuvée representative of the northern terroirs of the appellation!

91-93/100 - PARKER
"Vignon's 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape looks to be the best example he's put together to date of this cuvée. Full-bodied and supple, it comes at you with layers of fruit, ranging from stone fruit and raspberries through to blueberries and cola."

92-94/100 - JEB DUNNUCK
"I loved the 2017 Châteauneuf-du- Pape Xavier, a ripe, sexy, full-bodied barrel sample that holds on to a wonderful sense of purity and elegance. Offering lots of blackberries, cassis, ground pepper, and graphite notes as well as a terrific floral character, it’s already a joy to drink but will evolve nicely on its balance."

The 4 terroirs, the 13 grape varieties and the Mistral wind are the three great assets of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The pebbles, the trademark of the appellation, give back to the grapes the heat stored during the day. They contribute to a perfect ripening of the berries.

For our Châteauneuf-du-pape, we have selected grapes from more than 78 different plots, located on the coolest terroirs of the appellation. 

Vinification

Each grape variety is vinified separately. 

Fermentation is slow for a better extraction of phenolic compounds.

Ageing

Ageing for 12 months in oaks of 1, 2 and 3 wines.

Grilled rib of beef - Roast duck with figs - Wild boar stew - Salmis of pigeon - Rack of lamb with tomato confit - Calf sweetbread - Porcini ravioli