Xavier Cotes du Rhone 2022 Orange Label

Natalie Maclean

Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône is a dry, medium to full-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from organically grown grapes, revealing rich, velvety notes of ripe berries, strawberry compote and warm spices with richly layered mulberry, cassis and damson flavors framed by floral violets and flinty minerals. Serve it at room temperature with grilled lamb merguez sausages, where the wine's peppery edge and velvety tannins complement the North African spices while its dark fruit stands up to the rich, fatty meat, or pair it with herb-roasted pork loin as the wine's berry notes and full body harmonize with the savoury, tender dish. Winemaker Xavier Vignon is one of the Rhône Valley's most talented négociants and consultants, working with over 100 estates across the region while crafting his own exceptional wines that showcase the terroir and traditional grape varieties of the southern Rhône. This amazing value wine can be enjoyed now or cellared through 2030 as its layers continue to integrate. BEST VALUE WINE (C$ 19,95)

Natalie Maclean

Jancis Robinson

Wine of the week: Shaded garnet with a pale ruby rim. Heady, smooth, rich nose. Real integrity on the palate entry with some salinity and real savour on the palate. Finishes dry and neatly. This seems a little more refreshing than the other 2020 I reported on. Really quite racy and lighter than the one tasted earlier. Transparent and not that unlike Ch Rayas actually! So much more interesting and fresh than most reds with this appellation. Positively Pinot-like! Drink 2023-2029 ... Very good value. This is a very well-priced mature five year-old red that would give many a new-wave Grenache a run for its money. ( Vurderet ved £18 ~155 kroner)

Read Between The Wines Podcast

As you know, I don't score wine, but this one would get a 94+ from me without much effort. Wow wow wow. The type of wine that makes you thirsty and want more

Wine Orbit

Richly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark fruit intensity, warm spice, cured meat and assorted nut aromas, leading to a concentrated palate that's succulent and plump. Generously flavoured with plush texture and silky tannins, offering terrific drinking. At its best: now to 2029. $35.00. NZ Distributor: Procure. Nov 2024.

Raymond Chan

Deep ruby-red with a garnet hue, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is appealing and elegant, with aromas of blackberry, cherry, blueberry and spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of blackberry, cherry and blueberry, entwined with dried spice and black tea fragrance. The fruit shows purity on a silky mouthfeel, unfolding stony minerals, spice, and black tea, and finishing dry, refreshing, with a touch of salinity.

Flaskehalsen

Superflot balance i frugten. Den har et lille niv, der giver det nødvendige spil i helheden, så det ikke bliver alt for frugt-grødet. Men det er primært saftigt og frugtigt på den bløde og behagelige måde.

Winewherever, Rasmus Christensen

Varm og fyldig Côtes-du-Rhône, der ikke er bange for at fylde noget i glasset. Den har en god krydring, der føles levende i munden, og sammen med en frisk syre kommer det hele til at hænge flot sammen. I det hele taget en fin helstøbt vin med en bred appel. Og i øvrigt en næsten håbløs lav prissætning, men det behøver man vel ikke at klage over.

Mad og Monopolet

Xavier laver virkelig god vin - de har vitterlig vin på alle hylder. Denne hører til i hverdagskategorien, men i den kategori, hvor den overrasker positivt, for prisen er nemlig banket godt i bund. I næsen har den duft af rosenblade, brombær, blommer, peber, lakrids og et lille hint af røg. Den har masser af fylde og ret meget krop, hvilket gør den fremragende til de lidt større krydrede retter.