Wine from Xavier Roger

Xavier Roger’s roots were firmly in the vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. Son of Jean-Max Roger whose 34ha domaine in the village of Bué, just south-west of town of Sancerre, is renowned for its production of high quality, Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly Fumé. However three is a crowd, and with his brothers Thibault and Etienne working at the family domaine, Xavier set out on his own and made his own way.

After attending winemaking school in Burgundy followed by three years of viticulture training at the agronomy school in Montpelier, Xavier spent the 1990’s gaining international winemaking experience in the US, New Zealand and Germany before returning to France to work in Bordeaux.

After three years running a 60ha estate in Nimes, Xavier joined Alain Grignon who had set up LGI in 1999, along with Thierry Leduc and Englishman Mark Lynton, to run the entire winemaking operation as well as developing relationships with some of the finest growers in the region. It is these close relationships which puts Xavier ahead of all others in securing the best parcels of grapes in the region.

In 2013 Alain Grignon retired and Xavier took over the general management of the company, whilst maintaining full control of the winemaking process and grower relationships.

Mastering the nuances of Sothern French varietals and combining traditional as well as innovative winemaking techniques, Xavier Roger wines are a superb example of the quality that is now being produced in the South of France.

Products from Xavier Roger...

Grenache 223

Red Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

A charming southern French wine from our old friend, the talented Xavier Roger, whose name derives from the vine's growth cycle. Exactly 223 days between the bud break in the Spring and the leaf fall in the ...

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Grenache Blanc 172, De Visu

White Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

A charming southern French wine from our old friend, the talented Xavier Roger, whose name derives from the vine's growth cycle. Exactly 172 days between the bud break in the Spring and the ...

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Hornhead Chardonnay

White Wine - Pays du Gers, France

French Chardonnay made “New World way” and is modern in both expression and taste. This really punches above its appellation, the result of better grapes, careful handling, lower yields and the skill of th...

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Hornhead Malbec

Red Wine - Pays D'Oc, France

Gold medal winner in the best value category of the Anivan de France Wine Awards, this is a delicious, mouthfilling, juicy French Malbec. A little softer and yet more approachable Malbec from this hidden corner of F...

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Jean Didier Grande Reserve Cinsault Rosé

Rosé Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

An exquisite blush wine from France with strawberry flavours. Made according to our specifications and blended by our buying team in conjunction with the winemaker, this shows ca...

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Jean Didier Grande Reserve Cinsault Rosé (Plastic Bottles)

Rosé Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

An exquisite blush wine from France with strawberry flavours. Made according to our specifications and blended by our buying team in conjunction with the winem...

Jean Didier Grande Reserve Colombard Ugni

White Wine - Comté-Tolosan, France

Crisp and zesty Southern French white with tropical aromas and a soft finish. Refreshing and thirst-quenching. We blended this wine specially for House of Townend in conjunction with ...

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Jean Didier Grande Reserve Colombard Ugni (Plastic Bottles)

White Wine - Comté-Tolosan, France

Crisp and zesty Southern French white with tropical aromas and a soft finish. Refreshing and thirst-quenching. We blended this wine specially for House of Townend in...

Jean Didier Rouge Grande Reserve GCM

Red Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

A fruity, soft and easy going Southern French red. Blended specially by us to show the warmth and generous ripe red fruits flavours from a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Merlot, it o...

Jean Didier Rouge Grande Reserve GCM (Plastic Bottles)

Red Wine - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

A fruity, soft and easy going Southern French red. Blended specially by us to show the warmth and generous ripe red fruits flavours from a blend of Grenache, Carigna...