Xavier Vins

Domaine Xavier Besson

Les Grands Prétans Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

Actually pretty good. Mostly cherry driven right now. Well balanced and good tannic structure. If you like burghs and you do not want to pay too much this is a good one. At La Costa Wine Co. right now by the glass. — 11 days ago

Steve and Tom liked this

Jean-Pierre Robinot

Fêtembulles L'Opéra Des Vins Chenin Blanc

Hipster pet nat that’s actually great — 3 months ago

Nana Vins et Cie

Chapelle Patapon Pineau d’Aunis 2016

Assumed this would be over the hill at this point but it was in a perfect spot of harmony. A pleasant surprise! — 5 months ago

Xavier Vignon

Arcane XV Le Diable Mourvedre 2015

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red/dark fruit.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, plum, char, licorice, cocoa, espresso, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 4/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 6 months ago

Ira, Martin and 1 other liked this

Les Vins Pirouettes

Eros By Vincent Alsace Pinot Gris Blend

Looking at this in the bottle makes you excited. Glowing blush cider electric juice. Apricots, cinnamon, pear, green apple, and soft flowery nose. Bright, balanced, tart on the sip with lingering black tea notes. Just fun to drink. Look at. Look at while drinking. Slam dunk. — 25 days 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 — 4 months ago

Jan liked this

Xavier Vignon

Cuvée Anonyme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, cherry, soft oak spice.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, peppercorn, clove. Medium, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 5 months ago

Xavier Vignon

La Reserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Big, juicy, black fruits, noticeable alcohol, a bit astringent on the finish. — 2 months ago

Xavier Vignon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2000

I still dream of the ‘72 and for better or worse always compare to that. This is great, just not as mind blowing. Definitely blended great and still vibrant, but does have a green pepperiness to it that I was not expecting from Rhone. — 3 months ago

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Ryan Colthorp

Spirit of ‘72!

Xavier Vignon

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, stewed strawberry, clove, cinnamon. Medium, velvety tannins.

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