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Categories:90+, France, Red wine, Rhone Valley, Gigondas
Tags: #France, #Rhonevalley, #gigondas, #Redwine, #Frenchwine, #olivieretlafont, #Winewinesituation
Gigondas from alluvial terraces, with 40-year-old Grenache and 15-year-old Syrah vines; the Syrah is trellised, Grenache is grown in goblet, with ploughed soils and sustainable viticulture.
Appellation: Gigondas Red
Region: Southern Rhone Valley
Grape Varieties: 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Winemaking: Long maceration of 3–4 weeks with délestage/returns, gentle punching down and pumping over, followed by aging in concrete tanks.
Tasting Notes: “Mostly from the Pallières region of Gigondas, the 2023 Gigondas is based on 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Blackberries, roasted herbs, pepper, and some meaty notes all shine here. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, rich texture, velvety tannins, and a great finish. Drink bottles over the coming decade. ”- From Jeb Dunnuck
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled lamb chops, beef brisket, duck breast, mushroom risotto and herb-roasted sausages.
Ratings:
Vintage 2023: 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Gigondas from alluvial terraces, with 40-year-old Grenache and 15-year-old Syrah vines; the Syrah is trellised, Grenache is grown in goblet, with ploughed soils and sustainable viticulture.
Appellation: Gigondas Red
Region: Southern Rhone Valley
Grape Varieties: 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Winemaking: Long maceration of 3–4 weeks with délestage/returns, gentle punching down and pumping over, followed by aging in concrete tanks.
Tasting Notes: “Mostly from the Pallières region of Gigondas, the 2023 Gigondas is based on 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Blackberries, roasted herbs, pepper, and some meaty notes all shine here. It's medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, rich texture, velvety tannins, and a great finish. Drink bottles over the coming decade. ”- From Jeb Dunnuck
Food Pairing: Excellent with grilled lamb chops, beef brisket, duck breast, mushroom risotto and herb-roasted sausages.
Ratings:
Vintage 2023: 94 Points Jeb Dunnuck
Categories:90+, France, Red wine, Rhone Valley, Gigondas
Tags: #France, #Rhonevalley, #gigondas, #Redwine, #Frenchwine, #olivieretlafont, #Winewinesituation
