Xavier Caillard

Xavier Vignon

Cuvée Anonyme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

Good concentration. Herb and blueberry notes is on the surface. Balanced sweetness, spiciness and acidity. Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge Cuvée Anonyme 19 @1760, domaine, 241216 — 16 days ago

Xavier Vignon

Ventoux Red Rhone Blend 2021

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, cinnamon.
Dry. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon, soft peppercorn. Medium, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 months ago

Xavier Monnot

Les Chevalières Meursault Chardonnay 2019

Crisp but still with good body, an interesting contrast to the richer Drouhin. — 20 days ago

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Xavier Gerard

Côte - Rotie 2015

Lovely Cote Rotie even if unremarkable. Some good dark fruit followed by a spicy finish. Correct but nothing special. — 2 months ago

Domaine Xavier Besson

Les Grands Prétans Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

$430, good price , need 4 hours bottle breath, balance, good structure — 8 months ago

Domaine de L'Oubliee (Xavier Courant)

Merci La Vie Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2021

Right up my alley. Light, peppery, dark fruited. Decently complete with good concentration and sneaky long finish for a tricky year. Good stuff. Better with air. 12% — 19 days ago

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Caillard

Mataro 2015

A bright ruby red. Black and blue fruits, Five spice and a tarry note. My last of 6 - and possibly the best. See my Delectable note in April 2022 for the first of 6. I am always in admiration of Andrew Caillard MW and his multiple talents when I look at this label which he painted. A beautiful expression of old vine Barossa Mataro (Mourvèdre). — 3 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jan de Weerd Interesting Jan. I think that Mourvèdre vineyard of the Hewitsons is one of the oldest plantings of Mourvèdre in the world if not THE oldest in the world.
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Indeed! We met with Dean. Here is his story exposing the oldest Mourvèdre vineyard in the world: https://youtu.be/E6TB_Fdkqko?si=s9UIVFc3Uax72XA_
Bob McDonald

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Thanks for sending that clip Jan. A fascinating story isn’t it. A special piece of vinous history and the wine is special.

Xavier Vignon

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2020

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red/black fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, raspberry, blackberry.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
— 8 months ago