Xavier Vignon : Intra

Characteristics and tasting advice for Xavier Vignon's Intra cuvée

Tasting

Colour
Intra presents an intense golden colour.

Nose
Its nose reveals woody and toasted aromas, enriched with nuances of dried fruits and mirabelle plum.

Palate
In the mouth, the attack of this châteauneuf-du-pape is lively and fresh, supported by a beautiful acidity, and extends on a long and aromatic finish.

A full-bodied and fresh white châteauneuf-du-pape

The property

An extraordinary winemaker, Xavier Vignon has been considered one of the greatest specialists in the Southern Rhône Valley for over twenty years. Each cuvée signed Xavier Vignon accurately translates this desire to reveal the identity of the great Rhône terroirs while having a separate identity: the Xavier Vignon identity. His exclusive creations highlight all his creativity, like the Arcane collection which promises enthusiasts an incredible sensory and gustatory experience.

Vinification and ageing

The Intra cuvée comes from an innovative ageing technique, created by Xavier Vignon and his team: the Vinarium. This unique 7,000-litre container, inspired by underwater ageing techniques, combines wood and stainless steel to offer optimal ageing conditions: 100% humidity and no trace of oxygen. This process uses the wine itself as a maturation medium, thus preserving the purity and aromatic depth of the wine, giving life to a white with a unique aromatic profile.

The vinification of the cuvée begins in a traditional way before the barrels are immersed in the Vinarium® for thirty months.

Blend

Clairette (40%)
White Grenache (25%)
Picpoul (15%)
Roussanne (10%)
Picardan (5%)
Bourboulenc (5%)