Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 1999 - Red - 1999

Wine:

Perfectly preserved, the 1999 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape reveals captivating aromas of well-aged complexity, with notes of forest floor, humus, chocolate, cinnamon, and stewed and macerated fruits. The palate retains remarkable freshness, offering volume, structure, and a ripe, fleshy texture that is both vibrant and precise. This wine’s distinctive character makes it an excellent choice for a festive meal, pairing beautifully with game dishes. Rated 93/100 by Olivier Poussier.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Total destemming and partial crushing. Vinification in truncated wooden vats and concrete tanks.

Color:

Dark garnet red.

Nose:

Aromas of candied and macerated fruits, blood orange, cinnamon, and chocolate, with a subtle hint of forest floor.

Palate:

This 1999 vintage showcases impressive freshness, a generous volume, and delicate structure, with fine tannins and perfectly balanced harmony.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Venison stew with red wine sauce, duck breast with porcini mushrooms and chestnuts, Wellington beef.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Recognized as one of the Rhône Valley’s greatest assemblers, Xavier Vignon masterfully combines, refines, and enhances his raw materials to create wines of exceptional elegance and balance.


A leading consultant behind some of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most celebrated wines, Xavier also crafts his own cuvées with unmatched precision. Praised by the renowned critic Robert Parker, this talented winemaker has become a trusted name among enthusiasts who value wines that are precise, fresh, and vibrant.