Xavier Caillard

Caillard

Mataro 2015

A bright ruby red. Black and blue fruits, Five spice and a tarry note. My last of 6 - and possibly the best. See my Delectable note in April 2022 for the first of 6. I am always in admiration of Andrew Caillard MW and his multiple talents when I look at this label which he painted. A beautiful expression of old vine Barossa Mataro (Mourvèdre). — a month ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jan de Weerd Interesting Jan. I think that Mourvèdre vineyard of the Hewitsons is one of the oldest plantings of Mourvèdre in the world if not THE oldest in the world.
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Indeed! We met with Dean. Here is his story exposing the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard in the world: https://youtu.be/E6TB_Fdkqko?si=s9UIVFc3Uax72XA_
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Thanks for sending that clip Jan. A fascinating story isn’t it. A special piece of vinous history and the wine is special.

Xavier Vignon

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red/black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, blackberry.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
— 7 months ago

Xavier Vignon

1972 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1972

NYE 2023 drink. very light and watery at start almost pinot like. after all while it blossoms where floral, mineral and rocky with orange rind and kamquat skin profile. after air the nose gets more spicy and floral — a year ago

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Xavier Gerard

Côte - Rotie 2015

Lovely Cote Rotie even if unremarkable. Some good dark fruit followed by a spicy finish. Correct but nothing special. — 18 days ago

Domaine Xavier Besson

Les Grands Prétans Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

$430, good price , need 4 hours bottle breath, balance, good structure — 6 months ago

Xavier Vignon

La Reserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Big, juicy, black fruits, noticeable alcohol, a bit astringent on the finish. — 9 months ago

Xavier Vignon

Ventoux Red Rhone Blend 2021

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, soft peppercorn. Medium, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 2 months ago

Xavier Gerard

Le Blanchard Saint Joseph Syrah 2017

This was very tasty — 9 months ago

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