S for Septentrionale and M for Méridionale!

The only Vignon's cuvée made of 50% Northern Rhône - 50% Southern Rhône. And for more complexity, the SM cuvée is a blend of several vintages. 

50% old vines of Syrah (60 years old) from the Northern Rhône Valley 
50% old vines of Grenache (over 80 years old) from the Southern Rhône Valley

94/100 - PARKER

"The NV Côtes du Rhône S.M. is thrilling stuff. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged half in concrete and half in barrel, it offers a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent style to go with overflowing notes of plum and darker fruits, licorice and violets. Gorgeous on all counts, it’s a shockingly good Côtes du Rhône to drink over the coming 4-6 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see it last even longer.”

92/100 - JEB DUNNUCK

"The NV Côtes du Rhône SM is equal parts Syrah and Grenache with the Syrah from the north and Grenache from the south. Smoked meats, leather, garrigue, olives, and assorted fruits all give way to a medium-bodied, layered, elegant red that has loads to love."

The Syrahs come from 12 different plots located on sandy, granit and loess soils.

The Grenaches come from 13 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

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 barrels of one wine during 14 months

Grilled rib of beef - Roast pigeon with savory - Veal filet mignon with black tapenade