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1972 Xavier Vignon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Xavier 1972
Red Rhone Blend
- France
- Rhône
- Southern Rhône
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Community Tasting Notes 51
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Sean Tay wrote: 90 points
March 25, 2024 - Pronounced nose intensity with notes of black and red fruits, toast, spices, forest floor. Medium acidity and medium tannin. Bottle is in pristine condition.
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boillatm Likes this wine: 92 points
October 22, 2023 - So fresh and drinkable. Eternal question: is the story true?
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Joelene wrote: 93 points
August 25, 2023 - Garnet hue but not as pronounced as you might think for a 50+ year old wine.
Great nose of stones and flint, like a lighter being struck or gunpowder. Also strawberry and leather… and gardeners lime. Still has nice fruit, mainly strawberry and sour cherry. Perfect acidity, great with food…. interesting notes of rhubard, sage, mushrooms, some smoke like a lit match….pecan or walnut coming through as well. Great balance, just so nicely integrated. Really a pleaser… hats off to Xavier Vignon for wherever he dug this up and how he was able to preserve it so nicely. Enjoyed at the Grand Resort @ Avalon Lakes Country Club.2 people found this helpful Comment -
AdinG Likes this wine: 90 points
June 30, 2023 - Super funky smell. Almost overwhelming. Taste was good. Peppery and herbal taste. Fun wine to try. Probably wouldn’t drink again though.
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AllRed wrote: 92 points
June 30, 2023 - Decanted half an hour before service. Some bricking. Aromas of red berry fruit and white pepper with a bit of brett lurking in the background. Flavors of mulberry, clove, red berries, herbs and mushroom. Not as barnyardy or acidic as our last bottle, this is very nice and paired well with a beef tenderloin roast.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1972
- Type Red
- Producer Xavier Vignon
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Xavier 1972
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Rhône
- SubRegion Southern Rhône
- Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- UPC Codes 3760048730440, 3760048733120, 3760048733212, 4274533006761, 854555006693, 854555006761
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 57 (4%)
- In Cellars 818 (60%)
- Consumed 479 (35%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
94% Like It 31 votes
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- ProducerXavier Vignon
- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionRhône
- SubRegionSouthern Rhône
- AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
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