Xavier Vignon - Beaumes de Venise - Red - 2020

Wine:

Made from high-altitude vines planted up to 600 meters, this 2020 Red Beaumes-de-Venise wine is fully representative of its Provençal terroir. It opens on beautiful aromas of black fruits, juniper, wild blackberry and pepper. It is a very mature wine, aged in vats and barrels, with a velvety texture and smooth tannins that presage good aging potential.There is also a lot of freshness on the finish, with some liquorice flavors. Serve it slightly chilled at 14° or 15°C. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Maturation of Burgundy type with 50% in barrels of 3 to 5 wines and 50% in stainless steel tanks.

Color:

Bright red with carmine reflections.

Nose:

Abundant aromas of black fruits mixed with notes of juniper berries, wild blackberries and peppercorns.

Palate:

Of beautiful maturity, this wine with smooth tannins and with a beautiful aging potential delivers a balanced palate with a lot of freshness in the finale.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Baked Limousin beef rib, beef bourguignon, navarin of lamb.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even more for enthusiasts.

An important figure of the winemaking world, Xavier Vignon has been exploring the magnificent terroirs of the Rhone Valley with passion and enthusiasm. This mineral territory, bordered by the Dentelles de Montmirail, is his favorite playground, offering all types of exposure and soil types.

An unparalleled and genius winemaker, Xavier Vignon brings to light all the best of the Rhône Valley terroirs. His dexterity and his selections allow him to assemble the best parcels, producing precise, fresh and vibrant wines.