Saxum Vineyards – Hexe 2017 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – Hexe 2017 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2017
Cuvée: Hexe
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 57% Grenache, 26% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 17% Syrah
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.6%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 99

Tasting Notes

The Hexe 2017 from Saxum Vineyards is a profound and beautifully structured Rhône-style blend, showcasing a remarkable balance between richness, purity, and mineral tension.
It opens with seductive aromas of black raspberry, kirsch, violets, lavender, and graphite, unfolding into deeper notes of licorice, pepper, and crushed stone.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and polished, offering layers of ripe red and black fruits, cocoa, smoked herbs, and mineral nuances that evolve with air.
The texture is seamless and silky, supported by fine-grained tannins and a core of vibrant acidity that gives the wine exceptional energy and lift.
The finish is long, pure, and harmoniously balanced, leaving lingering impressions of spice, stone, and floral perfume.

This 2017 Hexe is a stunning expression of the James Berry Vineyard’s limestone soils, delivering depth and elegance in perfect proportion.

Vintage Highlights

The 2017 growing season in Paso Robles was warm and even, resulting in fruit of great ripeness, structure, and balance.
Sourced primarily from the old-vine Grenache and Mataro blocks of the James Berry Vineyard, the fruit reflects the full character of Paso Robles’ calcareous hillsides.
Aged for approximately 22 months in large French oak puncheons and concrete amphorae, the wine achieved extraordinary texture and purity.

✔ 99 points Robert Parker – “a brilliant wine of stunning clarity and seamless depth”
✔ From the oldest limestone-rich parcels of James Berry Vineyard
✔ Captures the soul of Paso Robles: power, perfume, and precision
✔ Built for 15–20 years of graceful aging

Why It’s Special

Hexe represents Saxum’s pinnacle of Grenache expression, blended with Mourvèdre and Syrah for added depth and complexity.
The 2017 vintage captures the essence of balance and restraint, showing explosive fruit wrapped in elegance and minerality.
A collectible gem that exemplifies the sophistication of California’s Rhône-inspired wines at the highest level.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 2 hours before serving to unlock its full aromatic and structural complexity.

Availability

The Hexe 2017 was produced in extremely limited quantities, released exclusively through Saxum’s mailing list and select private allocations.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this exquisite and near-perfect 2017 Paso Robles classic today!