Xavier Vignon

'Arcane Le Fou' Red Rhone Blend

9.5

Mostly Grenache from 100 year old vines (and mostly from Châteauneuf-du-Pape) this is a blend of five vintages between 2010 and 2017. Medium Ruby, wonderful red fruit and garrigue on the nose with wild strawberry, raspberry, red currant, black cherry, earth, lavender, forest floor and leather. Elegant smooth tannins, long finish. Wonderful wine — 2 days ago

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Xavier Vignon

Cuvée Anonyme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

Lyn Farmer

9.4

Deep ruby, lovely maturing aromas of black cherry, strawberry, smoke, lavender, thyme, forest floor, grilled meat, blackberry. Fine balance of acidity ands tanning, fresh on the palate with great depth and finesse. Long finish, ten more years ahead. — 2 months ago

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Xavier Gerard

Côte - Rotie 2016

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

8.9

2016 vintage. Decanted and tasted after one hour. Orange peel and spice rack nose was the best part. Coppery/metallic, dirty, lean and slightly thin on a punchy finish. Not improving. 04.11.25. — 3 months ago

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Quinta de Lemos

Dona Santana Touriga Nacional Blend 2008

Steve Rura

9.1

Very tasty aged Portuguese red. If I had it blind, I would guess Northern Spanish - Ribera del Duero or Rioja. Smooth and slightly musty/earthy from the age (got some cork crumbles). Opens pretty quickly, with concentrated red fruit and some blackberry. Pleasant tannic grip with a soft texture. Bold flavor throughout, big body (14.5% abv), some pepper and dry grass on a savory finish. Nice for a reasonable price. — 2 months ago

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