Xavier Vignon launches a "Bottle to the Sea"!

Since 2020, Xavier Vignon has been actively involved with the Sea Foundation, whose action aims to protect marine ecosystems. 

€12 000 have already been collected for the benefit of the Sea Foundation within the framework of this cuvée whose label was designed by the painter Nicolas Vial.

For each bottle sold, €1 will be donated to the Sea Foundation. 

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"The 2017 Cotes du Rhone Villages Bio is a silky, seductive blend of 50% Grenache, 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, and10% Cinsault. Medium to full-bodied, it's plump and soft, yet balanced, without excessive weight or tannins. Cracked pepper, ripe cherry and black licorice notes all come together seamlessly on the palate and linger on the long finish." 

For this Côtes du Rhône Villages, the focus was placed on a selection of high-altitude vines. 

Late harvests on the gravel and marl of the high hills were also sought after.  

Vinification 

Very lengthy, cold maceration with intense pigeage in order to extract the maximum of aromas and matter before the first appearance of alcohol.

Extractions are stopped at the beginning of fermentation.

Ageing

A specific blend that goes further than organic wine since particular care has been taken in the use of water (less than one bottle of water per bottle of wine).

Croustade with mushrooms - Tournedos with pears - Ceps stuffed with chestnuts - Leg of lamb and grisets du Ventoux