Cuvée SM3
cuvée sm

Côtes-du-Rhône

Varieties
  • 50% Syrah
  • 50% Grenache
Vintages
SM3

“S” for Septentrional and “M” for Méridional!

The only Vignon’s cuvée that brings together Northern Rhône and Southern Rhône Valley. And for more complexity, the SM cuvée is a blend of several vintages.

Syrah from the Northern Rhône Valley
Grenache from the Southern Rhône Valley


note

92/100 – JAMES SUCLKING
“So much cassis and blue fruits on the nose with hints of blos-soms and wafers. It’s full-bodied with plush tannins. Rich with dark chocolate and dark berries on the palate. Focused peppery finish. Drink or hold.”


Terroir

The Syrahs come from 15 different plots located on sandy, granit and loess soils.

The Grenaches come from 21 different plots, on various terroirs : sand, gravel, urgonians and pebbles.

All parcels have been choose further mineral salts analysis and for the outstanding concentration they offer.

Vinification and ageing

Vinification

Hand harvesting, destemming and sorting on the plot.

Ageing 

Ageing of the Grenache in concrete tanks to preserve the fruit purity.

Ageing of the Syrah in truncated wooden vats for 20 months and 30% in one-wine barrels.

Food and wine pairing

Grilled rib of beef – Roast pigeon with savory – Filet mignon of veal with black tapenade – Stuffed tomatoes with quinoa and tofu – Grilled eggplant with soja sauce

  • Aging potential 15 years
  • Service 15/17°C

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