The Winery Xavier Vignon of Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Rhone Valley
The Winery Xavier Vignon is one of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery Xavier Vignon wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Xavier Vignon wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Xavier Vignon wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery Xavier Vignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), market garden rice salad or leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb).
On the nose the red wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, raisin or honey and sometimes also flavors of fig, cheese or cinnamon. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.
How Winery Xavier Vignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of quiche with mixed vegetables, tunisian sandwich or pizza with mushrooms and mozzarella.
On the nose the white wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of savory, honey or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
How Winery Xavier Vignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tartiflette (from a real savoyard), mussels spanish style or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
On the nose the pink wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of minerality, earth or oak.
Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.
How Winery Xavier Vignon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of soft and inexpensive pasta gratin, leek and tuna pie or traditional lamb couscous (from algeria).
On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery Xavier Vignon. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, earth or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or spices.
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
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Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
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Appellation d'origine contrôlée. The most prestigious category of French wines created in the 1930s on the basis of quality criteria defined by a geographical delimitation, a chosen grape variety and precise production rules.