Xavier Vignon - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Cuvée Anonyme - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Served in a large glass to promote aeration, the 2020 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Anonyme displays beautiful floral and white fruit notes that are very delicate and refined, with a touch of stone and orgeat. The palate is chiseled, frank, and acidulous, forming a digestible and fresh whole, finishing on delicate bitters. This is a wine of great class that can be served as an aperitif, with raw fish, in sauce, or grilled. This white Châteauneuf will be appreciated for its freshness and dynamism! Rated 92-93/100 by our Committee !

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Different plots of land throughout the appellation characterized by a strong precocity and a limited yield. Vinification and maturation in oak barrels for 4 months with regular stirring for the Roussanne. Fermentation at low temperature and maturation in stainless steel tanks for the Clairette and the Grenache Blanc.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Clear, bright gold.

Nose:

Aromas of white fruits mixed with floral notes and very delicate and refined perfumes with a side of chiselled stone and a touch of orgeat.

Palate:

This wine delights with its beautiful balanced volume, its acidulous relief associated with delicate bitters, and a fresh and digestible whole.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C, in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, raw and marinated fish, in sauce or grilled, grilled turbot with fennel, gnocchi with white truffles, linguini alla vongole, veal fillet with chanterelle cream sauce, shrimps with garlic, fresh goat cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027