Xavier Vignon Chateauneuf-Du-Pape Almutia Clair-Obscure 澤維爾·維侬 Almutia Clair-Obscur

Xavier Vignon is a visionary creator and winemaker driven by a deep passion for harmony and creativity. Raised in the Hauts de France region, he believes that harmony is the beautiful result of nature's generosity and humanity's touch. Xavier's encounter with a winemaker transformed his life, leading him to pursue winemaking as his true calling. With extensive experiences and studies in Champagne, France, and Australia, Xavier has garnered vast knowledge and expertise. 

Xavier Vignon's winemaking philosophy revolves around respecting nature and supporting the vines rather than exerting dominance. He is dedicated to producing organic wines and exploring the influence of minerals on wine flavors. Innovation is an integral part of Xavier's approach. He continuously seeks new methods for aging wines, such as the groundbreaking Vinarium® technique. This involves immersing wine barrels in a custom container, creating a unique aging environment with high humidity and no oxygen exposure. By carefully nurturing the wines in this controlled environment, Xavier aims to preserve and enhance their aromatic diversity. Xavier Vignon's emphasis on nature, innovation, and organic practices results in exceptional wines that reflect his passion and commitment.

Wine Information

• Region/ Country: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
• Grape:Grenache noir, Mourvedre, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, Syrah.
• Wine Style: Southern Rhône Red
• Alcohol content: 13.5% 

Pale yellow, with tangy notes of apple and pears stand out. The palate is lively and ample and reveals aromas of citrus and honeysuckle. Sourced from limestone soils to the west of the appellation. The red grape varieties were harvested one month earlier than usual to retain their acidity. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, put in vats for draining, settled for several days for pigment sedimentation, and undergo fermentation in stainless-steel vats without aging in oak.

This is the first ‘Blanc de Noirs’ from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a multi-vintage blend (2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021) of mostly red and some white grape varieties, with 40% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Grenache Gris, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Roussanne and 10% Grenache Blanc.

Xavier Vignon是一位有遠見的創造者和葡萄酒釀酒師，對和諧與創造力懷有深深的熱情。他在法國上法蘭西大區長大，相信和諧是自然慷慨與人性的結晶。Xavier與一位釀酒師的邂逅改變了他的人生軌跡，讓他追尋葡萄酒釀造成為他真正的使命。憑借在法國香槟區、澳大利亞等地的豐富經驗和學習，Xavier積累了廣泛的知識和專業技能。

Xavier Vignon的葡萄酒釀酒理念圍繞著尊重自然和支持葡萄藤，而非主導它們。他致力於生產有機葡萄酒，並探索礦物質對葡萄酒風味的影響。創新是Xavier方法的重要組成部分。他不斷尋求陳釀葡萄酒的新方法，如開創性的Vinarium®技術。該方法涉及將葡萄酒桶浸入定制容器中，創造一個高濕度且無氧暴露的獨特陳釀環境。通過在這個受控環境中精心呵護葡萄酒，Xavier旨在保留和增強其香氣的多樣性。Xavier Vignon對於自然、創新和有機釀造的強調，產生了體現他的熱情和執著的卓越葡萄酒。

這是尚圖夫－杜帕普（Châteauneuf-du-Pape）首款「Blanc de Noirs」，是一款多年份混釀（2016年，2018年，2020年和2021年），主要由紅葡萄和少量白葡萄品種組成，包括40% 歌海娜（Grenache Noir），20% 西拉（Syrah），10% 歌海娜格里（Grenache Gris），10% 莫爾維德（Mourvèdre），10% 魯桑娜（Roussanne）和10% 歌海娜布朗（Grenache Blanc）。

酒色淡黃，散發著蘋果和梨的清新香氣。口感活潑豐富，展現出柑橘和金銀花的香氣。葡萄原產於產區西部的石灰岩土壤。紅葡萄品種的收穫時間比通常提前一個月，以保留其酸度。葡萄經過去梗和壓碎後，放入槽中進行流出，沉澱數天以沉澱色素，然後在不經過橡木陳釀的不銹鋼槽中發酵。