2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Anonyme
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“The 2019 Anonyme has bright strawberry jam aromas alongside mineral graphite and new leather notes. The wine has a scintillating texture – silky but there is a wonderful integrated power and a lovely burst of energy on the long finish. This is juicy and vivid, with fruit bursting on entry and finishes with lovely bitter dried spice and sweet liquorice notes."
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Jeb Dunnuck
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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60% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% Vaccarèse, 5% Roussanne, 3% Muscardin, 2% Counoise. Certified organic. Aged in a mixture of demi-muids (20%), tronconic vats (30%) and terracotta jars (50%). Cask sample. Tasted blind. Sweet leather and coconut with a figgy compote character. Leather old-school palate – showing surprising maturity for a 2019! Out of condition? (AC)
The flagship from Xavier is the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Anonyme, and in 2019 it’s 60% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and the balance a mix of permitted varieties. Partially destemmed and brought up in a mix of demi-muids and tank, it offers a beautifully pure, vibrant bouquet of black raspberries, white and black pepper, candied orange, and violets. Complex, layered, and nuanced, this beauty is medium to full-bodied, has a seamless texture, and a great finish. It has both elegance and richness, and will keep for 15+ years.
About the producer
Xavier Vignon has become one of the Rhône Valley’s most accomplished winemakers. Despite not owning his own vineyards, Vignon’s experience consulting for over 500 different vignerons in the region has given him incredible access to some of the Rhône’s finest terroirs.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Syrah / Shiraz
Red
Dry