Traditional Rhone SMG; probably needs a bit more time for the Shiraz to shine through. A bit trapped and jammy
Nov Tasting: Same overall score. Wine has evened out a bit. Smooth entry with nicely balanced red + black fruit and pepper. Hint of pepper. Firm tannins with a long finish.
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Nice balance of fruit, acid, and tannin. Delicious---wakes up the mouth. Smells like fruit and leather(??) on granite. Full-bodied and flavorful, though not massively complex. A great bargain for an oomphy wine.
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Blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 20% Mourvèdre. The Grenache was aged in tank, while the other varietals were aged in barrel. Generous aromas offer spicy red and blackberry fruit with hints of pepper and smoky-flinty minerality. It is medium-full bodied with nicely balanced and spicy aroma replays that are supported by vibrant acidity. More minerally on the mid-palate plus touches of purple fruit. Tannins are soft, supple, and finely textured. Dark berry and mineral notes linger on the long finish. I really like the mineral aspect of this Ventoux red wine.
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12/17/2023 - CappyD Likes this wine: 89 Points
GSM (50/30/20). Medium dark. Softens nicely with a little breathing time. Small hints of fruit and flint.
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5/16/2022 - CheviotCellar Likes this wine: 89 Points
Excellent QPR. Nice balance of ripe blackberry fruit and savory. Accessible from beginning.
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2/25/2021 - Dobrie10 wrote: 88 Points
Traditional Rhone SMG; probably needs a bit more time for the Shiraz to shine through. A bit trapped and jammy
Nov Tasting:
Same overall score. Wine has evened out a bit. Smooth entry with nicely balanced red + black fruit and pepper. Hint of pepper. Firm tannins with a long finish.
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12/16/2020 - themuscle Likes this wine: 90 Points
Nice balance of fruit, acid, and tannin. Delicious---wakes up the mouth. Smells like fruit and leather(??) on granite. Full-bodied and flavorful, though not massively complex. A great bargain for an oomphy wine.
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7/16/2019 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 89 Points
Blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 20% Mourvèdre. The Grenache was aged in tank, while the other varietals were aged in barrel. Generous aromas offer spicy red and blackberry fruit with hints of pepper and smoky-flinty minerality. It is medium-full bodied with nicely balanced and spicy aroma replays that are supported by vibrant acidity. More minerally on the mid-palate plus touches of purple fruit. Tannins are soft, supple, and finely textured. Dark berry and mineral notes linger on the long finish. I really like the mineral aspect of this Ventoux red wine.
Full report: http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com/2019/07/xavier-vignon-ventoux-2017-rhone-wine-review.html
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