Xavier XV Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2015

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Wineboy rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

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Jane Staples rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Rich, fragrant, satiny and supple, this gorgeous Rhone red is a shining example of French winemaking. Made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, in a region where the first vines were planted by the ancient Romans. It gives lush layers of red and dark fruit with dried herbal touches together with juicy acidity and fine balance throughout. Elegant to the last drop- a fantastic gift wine! Will age well, up to 2024. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Tasted June 2018

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Xavier XV Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2015, Rhône A.P., France: This is a blend of 65% Grenache and the remainder equal parts Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Black cherry liqueur on the nose and palate of this blockbuster southern French red wine blend. Plush black plum aromas give this wine a luscious mouth-filling character and juiciness before peppered darker fruit creates a lovely bite. Full-bodied and voluptuous. Drink now if you decant for 2 hours or hold it in your cellar for a decade or more. Incredible richness, depth and concentration. Demands hearty meat dishes. Loaded with purple and black plums and liquorice on the finish. Drink: 2018-2024. 244814 14.50% XD 750 mL $54.95 Score: 93/100. October 13, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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