Xavier Vignon Rasteau 2016 澤維爾·維侬 拉斯托 2016

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: Rasteau, France
• Grape: 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Shiraz/Syrah
• Wine Style: Southern Rhône Red
• Alcohol content: 14.5%

A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. The Grenache vines over 80 years old, the Syrah over 45 years old, and the Mourvèdre over 75 years old. Sourced from 17 parcels spread over the Rasteau appellation, from three different Terroirs; 40% at an altitude of 300 metres on marl and conglomerate, 20% on stony clay-limestone hillside, sand and pebbles, and 40% on old terraces with gravels. The grapes are co-fermented for more aromatic complexity. Aged for 50% in concrete tanks, 25% in demi-muids and 25% in new barrels.

92 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2016 Rasteau (75% Grenache and the balance Syrah and Mourvèdre) is a big, ripe, opulent effort that’s packed with full-bodied notes of blackberries, crushed rock, new leather and lots of minerality. It has sweet tannin, and while already impossible to resist, it will keep for 7-8 years.” 

 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。

由75% 歌海娜（Grenache）、15% 西拉（Syrah）和10% 莫爾維德（Mourvèdre）混合而成。歌海娜葡萄的藤木年齡超過80年，西拉葡萄超過45年，莫爾維德葡萄超過75年。這些葡萄來自拉斯托（Rasteau）產區的17個地塊，分佈在三個不同的土壤類型上；40%位於海拔300米的石灰岩和礫石的泥灰岩上，20%位於多石質黏土石灰岩山坡上，含有沙子和鵝卵石，另外40%位於具有礫石的舊梯田上。葡萄進行共同發酵以增加芳香複雜性。陳年過程中，50%在混凝土罐中陳釀，25%在大型木桶中陳釀，另外25%在新橡木桶中陳釀。

《Jeb Dunnuck》 評分92分。
「2016年的拉斯托（75% 歌海娜和其餘的西拉和莫爾維德）是一款豪放、成熟、豐富的紅酒，充滿了黑莓、碎石、新皮革和豐富礦物質的濃郁口感。它具有甜美的單寧，雖然已經難以抗拒，但它還可以陳年7-8年。」