Xavier Vignon

1972 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.420 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Maggie Harrison

aged in concrete 50 years. 95ish % grenache. crunchy snappy fresh still, some earthy dried red fruit tertiary notes. barely fading at edges. but this makes sense- it was kept in glass line cement.

aged in concrete 50 years. 95ish % grenache. crunchy snappy fresh still, some earthy dried red fruit tertiary notes. barely fading at edges. but this makes sense- it was kept in glass line cement.

Apr 25th, 2023
Jay Kline

One of those bottles where curiosity is simply overwhelming. Opened, Audouzed 6 hours and served blind to a small gathering of friends from Tasting Group. In the glass, the wine appears a bright ruby color with a translucent core; no visual signs of age. On the nose, the wine is fresh, bursting with ripe red and dark bramble fruit, garrigue, the water from reconstituting dried porcini mushrooms, some dry earth, and purple flowers. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. There’s a lovely soft texture about this. The brambly fruits are confirmed with licorice, dusty earth, and a savory quality that was rather compelling. The group felt this had southern Rhone vibes, some calling Chateauneuf Du Pape, but vintages were more recent with many calling 2014 with the Burgundian sensibilities showing through. Everyone was shocked at that this was nearly 50 years young. Truthfully, the way in which this wine was aged has granted it an unusually long life

One of those bottles where curiosity is simply overwhelming. Opened, Audouzed 6 hours and served blind to a small gathering of friends from Tasting Group. In the glass, the wine appears a bright ruby color with a translucent core; no visual signs of age. On the nose, the wine is fresh, bursting with ripe red and dark bramble fruit, garrigue, the water from reconstituting dried porcini mushrooms, some dry earth, and purple flowers. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. There’s a lovely soft texture about this. The brambly fruits are confirmed with licorice, dusty earth, and a savory quality that was rather compelling. The group felt this had southern Rhone vibes, some calling Chateauneuf Du Pape, but vintages were more recent with many calling 2014 with the Burgundian sensibilities showing through. Everyone was shocked at that this was nearly 50 years young. Truthfully, the way in which this wine was aged has granted it an unusually long life

Feb 6th, 2022
Steven Lee

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

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

Dec 31st, 2023
Dan Michael

What an interesting wine, aged in concrete for 50 years, the nose was full of leather and spice, the acidity was remarkable, loved the weight and finish of the wine. I presented as a much younger wine. Thanks Jeff for opening this unique bottle.

What an interesting wine, aged in concrete for 50 years, the nose was full of leather and spice, the acidity was remarkable, loved the weight and finish of the wine. I presented as a much younger wine. Thanks Jeff for opening this unique bottle.

Jun 12th, 2023
Rob N
9.5

Terrific raisin, leather, game, secondary flavors. A bit of fruit left. Tasty. 95% grenache, $119.

Terrific raisin, leather, game, secondary flavors. A bit of fruit left. Tasty. 95% grenache, $119.

May 26th, 2023
heidi schlegel

Opened this on a birthday for one born in '72. Still delivering that velvet glove that makes me a CdP fangirl.

Opened this on a birthday for one born in '72. Still delivering that velvet glove that makes me a CdP fangirl.

Apr 2nd, 2023
Amit Srivastava

This 2000 vintage was smooth and ready . Not much decanting. Wine just flowed so easily.

This 2000 vintage was smooth and ready . Not much decanting. Wine just flowed so easily.

May 1st, 2022
Tom Garland

Xavier Vignon thru his relationships in the region found this parcel of wine from a single domaine cellared in a concrete tank for almost 50 years...impressed with the quality he bottled it.

1 hour decant(little cloudy sediment). A remarkable medium tawny crimson red color. On the nose: Currants, pine, red plum, spice, floral, cinnamon. Taste: A smooth, creamy, medium body wine with leather, red currants, pepper, orange peel, and a dried strawberry minerally finish. What a treat to drink!

Xavier Vignon thru his relationships in the region found this parcel of wine from a single domaine cellared in a concrete tank for almost 50 years...impressed with the quality he bottled it.

1 hour decant(little cloudy sediment). A remarkable medium tawny crimson red color. On the nose: Currants, pine, red plum, spice, floral, cinnamon. Taste: A smooth, creamy, medium body wine with leather, red currants, pepper, orange peel, and a dried strawberry minerally finish. What a treat to drink!

Feb 26th, 2022
Jason Keefer

Just phenomenal and a fun wine to try that was basically forgotten about for decades and recently bottled. I’ve drank 20 year old bottles that were more oxidized. Cherries, tea, tobacco, loamy soil, and a melange of spices. Beautiful maroon color and dancing nose. Love it!

Just phenomenal and a fun wine to try that was basically forgotten about for decades and recently bottled. I’ve drank 20 year old bottles that were more oxidized. Cherries, tea, tobacco, loamy soil, and a melange of spices. Beautiful maroon color and dancing nose. Love it!

Feb 13th, 2022
Rob N
9.7

This was exceptionally fun to drink. About what you’d expect for an older GSM except more fruit forward given the late bottling. Glad I have another bottle, wish I had more! Drank on Xmas ‘21. It was a little bit herbal. As well.

This was exceptionally fun to drink. About what you’d expect for an older GSM except more fruit forward given the late bottling. Glad I have another bottle, wish I had more! Drank on Xmas ‘21. It was a little bit herbal. As well.

Jan 4th, 2022