This Gigondas is a powerful, full-bodied, and well-structured wine, emblematic of the Dentelles de Montmirail. It captivates with its aromatic intensity, rich texture, and natural balance.
It is a gastronomic wine, designed to accompany hearty dishes and to gain complexity over time. A straightforward and classic expression of Gigondas, combining strength and elegance.
Tasting - Colour: Garnet with a bright violet rim. Nose: Very elegant, this wine shows some superb red fruit aromas. Palate: the wine is very well balanced, with a fine structure and a long aromatic persistence, a sign of its aging potential.
Advice from the sommelier : Best served around 16-18°C.
Grape varieties : Grenache, Syrah
Terroir : The Gigondas vineyard is located exclusively within the commune of the same name, in the heart of the Vaucluse, on the edge of the famous Dentelles de Montmirail.
Already mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his Natural History, this hillside terroir was developed as early as Roman times for the production of complex, powerful wines, perfectly suited to aging.
Vinification: A long period of pre-fermentation maceration under temperature control, promoting rich aromatic extraction.
Aging: A combination of tank and barrel aging, adding structure and complexity while preserving the expression of the fruit.
Potentiel of ageing : 10 to 15 years
Already expressive in its youth, this Gigondas gains depth and harmony over time.
Press :
2022: Jeb Dunnuck 90.5/100
2019 Jeb Dunnuck (2020) 89-91/100
Guide Hachette des Vins (2022) : 1 étoile
2018 Jeb Dunnuck (2020) 90/100
Jeb Dunnuck 90+/100
2016 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Aug 2018) 90/100
2015 Guide Hachette 2019
2011 Guide Hachette 2018 : 1 étoile
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (Dec 2013) 89/100
