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WTN: Xavier Vignon Chateaunuef du Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2016

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WTN: Xavier Vignon Chateaunuef du Pape Cuvée Anonyme 2016

by Jay Labrador » Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:37 am

Lockdown Wine #110. Xavier Vignon is very well connected in Chateauneuf and is the consultant for a couple of big names. Anonyme because he can't divulge where he got the fruit.

Very deep, inky. Attractive nose of chocolate and coffee and then some black fruit as well. Rich, soft, and plush. The fruit is quite sweet. Just the right amount of acidity at the back end to keep it fresh. Surprised at the 15% alcohol because it certainly doesn't feel like it. An easy, easy wine to drink. Good length and a touch meaty. Very well constructed. An excellent wine to drink now, even if just popped at poured (which is what I did), but will no doubt gain complexity with age.
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Re: WTN: Xavier Vignon Chateaunuef du Pape Cuvée Anonyme 201

by Rahsaan » Sun Jul 18, 2021 12:19 pm

Jay Labrador wrote: Anonyme because he can't divulge where he got the fruit...Very deep, inky. Attractive nose of chocolate and coffee and then some black fruit as well. Rich, soft, and plush...


I was wondering if 'Anonyme' might also be a reference to the wine tasting like it could come from anywhere?!
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Re: WTN: Xavier Vignon Chateaunuef du Pape Cuvée Anonyme 201

by Jay Labrador » Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:56 pm

Rahsaan wrote:[
I was wondering if 'Anonyme' might also be a reference to the wine tasting like it could come from anywhere?!


Might very well be!
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