Gigondas Red

Soil type

Ancient alluvia, red clay and gravel on the slopes

Grape variety

60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah.

Average age of vines

40 years.

Winemaking

Traditional with lengthy maceration.

Ageing

2 years in oak foudres of which 50% is new oak.

Average yield

34 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

About 200.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Purple.
Nose : Intense nose dominated by peach and apricot with liquorice and notes of undergrowth.
Palate : Generous, powerful and full-bodied with a long elegant finish.
Overall : A frank attack, racy with soft tannic structure.

Vintages 2005

 

Wine Advocate #175  - Feb 2008

Score : (91-93)

His 2005 Gigondas is better than 80% of those produced by the vignerons with estates in the village. Its deep ruby color is followed by aromas and flavors of minerals and peppery black currants, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and noticeable, but sweet tannin. Robert Parker.

 

Wine Spectator  -  Jun 30, 2009

Score: 89

Forward, with spice, crushed black cherry and currant fruit and black tea notes. The nice racy, mineral-tinged finish has solid length. Drink now through 2010. 8,330 cases made. James Molesworth.

 

Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France

Score : 16/20

Tendu, concentré, un vin solide et puissant, avec des notes d'épices et d'herbes fines. Parfaitement équilibré.

 

Consumption

A garder

Serving temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

10 years

Food and wine matching

Red meat, game and cheese.
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