2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Anonyme Blanc
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Tasting notes
Expressive nose with ripe mango, peaches, touches of honey, white blossom and a smoky element. The palate is rich and layered, with vibrant acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. Incredibly long finish with a mineral note. Aug 2017, FINE+RARE
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Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
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The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Anonyme Blanc features smoky, campfire-like aromatics and bitter, charred flavors. This isn't the first Xavier Vignon white wine I've struggled with, so I'm not inclined to ascribe it to a flawed bottle. I find the red wines much more consistent. Oct 2017, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Xavier Vignon has become one of the Rhône Valley’s most accomplished winemakers. Despite not owning his own vineyards, Vignon’s experience consulting for over 500 different vignerons in the region has given him incredible access to some of the Rhône’s finest terroirs.