Xavier Vignon - Rasteau 2021 (750ml) Val de Loire and saffron

and saffron

This “little curse” has become our good fortune

Ciel du Cheval Vineyard located in the Red Mountain Appellation was the first vineyard planted on Red Mountain in 1972

liquorice and spices (black pepper) on the nose and the mouth

Medium- to full-bodied with melted tannins and a long

Xavier Vignon - Rasteau 2021 (750ml) Val de Loire and saffronThis wine opens with an irresistible burst of brambly black fruitlike a jar of wild berry leather steeped in summer heat. It's juicy, inviting, and downright mouthwatering. The palate follows through with waves of fresh black raspberry and dark cherry, accented by a pinch of flaky salt that adds edge and intrigue. While there's a whisper of earthy depth beneath, the spotlight stays on the pure, fruit driven exuberance. Bold yet playful, this wine is a