Gigondas 2020 x 12
Gigondas Red
Robust and generous, this Gigondas is characterised by its power and
structured tannins.
« Vintage after vintage, the Collection wines have become symbols
which perfectly illustrate the family’s ethos of supreme quality. Careful
ageing, together with the meticulous attention paid every day by Marcel
and Philippe Guigal to the selection and blending processes, bring to the
fore the consistency and excellence of the great appellations of the Rhône
Valley »
Soil type
Ancient alluvia, red clay and gravel on the slopes
Grape variety
70% Grenache, 20 % Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre,
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
32 Hl/hectare
Average annual production
About 120.000 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
nish.
Overall : A frank attack, racy with so tannic structure.
Vintages 2019
Consumption
A boire/à 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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