Xavier Vignon

SM Côtes du Rhône Syrah - Grenache Blend

9.030 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Syrah, Grenache
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of red and black plum, black cherry, blackberry, red cherry, underbrush, earth; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; fully ripe wine, beautifully balanced

Medium ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of red and black plum, black cherry, blackberry, red cherry, underbrush, earth; dry, medium acid, medium ripe tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; fully ripe wine, beautifully balanced

Aug 29th, 2021
Lyn Farmer

Unusual for a Côtes du Rhône in being a non-vintage blend, the wine is half grenache and half Syrah. Shockingly deep ruby in color, the wine also has great depth of aroma and flavor. Lots of black fruit and garrison. The only caveat is it seems a bit low in acidity but still a lovely wine

Unusual for a Côtes du Rhône in being a non-vintage blend, the wine is half grenache and half Syrah. Shockingly deep ruby in color, the wine also has great depth of aroma and flavor. Lots of black fruit and garrison. The only caveat is it seems a bit low in acidity but still a lovely wine

Mar 4th, 2018
Kurt Winrich

Cherry

Cherry

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2016
Jakub Kalinowski

Cross-vintage blend of 50/50 Grenache/Syrah. Nice depth with crunchy red & black fruit, juicy acidity and chunky tannins. Fruity but with a good savoury edge.
Perfect for grill & al fresco dining.

Cross-vintage blend of 50/50 Grenache/Syrah. Nice depth with crunchy red & black fruit, juicy acidity and chunky tannins. Fruity but with a good savoury edge.
Perfect for grill & al fresco dining.

Jun 26th, 2021
Jan A
9.2

Non vintage syrah grenache blend scoring 94RP. Typical châteauneuf du pape style with spices on the nose and palate. Earth, Dark fruit, juicy, well balanced

Non vintage syrah grenache blend scoring 94RP. Typical châteauneuf du pape style with spices on the nose and palate. Earth, Dark fruit, juicy, well balanced

Feb 14th, 2020
DeeDee

Love this wine! My favorite cotes de Rhone thus far.

Love this wine! My favorite cotes de Rhone thus far.

Feb 20th, 2017
Anders Bendix Hansen

A lot of edge

A lot of edge

Feb 4th, 2017
Matthias Gassner

Non Vintage.
High acidity - definitely needs some air but not bad at all, nice expression of syrah & mourvedre

Non Vintage.
High acidity - definitely needs some air but not bad at all, nice expression of syrah & mourvedre

Jan 18th, 2017
Michael L.

Full bodied deep rich ruby red gem! The perfect match to Thanksgiving dinner.

Full bodied deep rich ruby red gem! The perfect match to Thanksgiving dinner.

Nov 24th, 2016
MaJ CappS

Earth laden nose - of a field just before a storm. Dark cherry jam, twigs, branches, and staves. Acidity shows on the roof, this is my first NV Rhine wine. Good producer, interesting solara. Long finish, deep deep purple,in flavor and body.
Smoke on the water..

Earth laden nose - of a field just before a storm. Dark cherry jam, twigs, branches, and staves. Acidity shows on the roof, this is my first NV Rhine wine. Good producer, interesting solara. Long finish, deep deep purple,in flavor and body.
Smoke on the water..

Sep 30th, 2016