Xavier Vignon is one of the top consultant winemakers in the south of France. He used to be a master champagne blender (so he knows a thing or two about constructing wines) but now lives in the Rhône Valley from where he visits around 300 estates to advise them on viticulture and vinification. Xavier is a great enthusiast of blending and is always on the lookout for terroirs with potential as he works with creative freedom to produce top wines. The result is a collection of wines adding a modern touch to the pure essence of Rhône wines. With this bottling of carefully selected grapes from very old vines, Xavier uses only certified organic farmed fruit and vegan production practices to handcraft the finest environmentally sensitive wine. Plump and fruity, this Grenache-dominant blend offers a sunny attack bursting with luscious blackberry and blueberry flavors (with the velvety nature of Grenache (85%) against Syrah (5%) & Mourvèdre's (10%) vitality and perfume. It's an unctuous, fruity wine cushioned by soft acidity and feathery tannins. Immediately enjoyable.

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