Elegances - Gigondas 2020 - Red Wine

APPELLATION AOC Gigondas. LOCATION This wine comes from plots located on the marl-limestone hillsides of Gigondas facing due north, at the foot of the famous Dentelles de Montmirail. VINEYARD AND TERROIR The old vines of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are planted on fairly poor marl-limestone soils, favoring late ripening and powerful wines. GRAPE VARIETIES Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre. ÉLABORATION The grapes are 100% destemmed and placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to macerate for around 28 days with two racking operations at the start of fermentation, then two pumping overs per day. 55% of the vintage is aged in vats, and 45% in 450L barrels of 1 and 2 wines, for a period of 12 months, before being blended with the vat part. TASTING Deep nose dominated by spices (pepper, nutmeg) typical of its appellation, which highlights the aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry jam. The palate has a solid but well-coated structure, volume and a very nice length. SERVICE AND PAIRINGS 17-18°C to allow all its complexity to express itself. A decanting before serving is welcome. We will put this Gigondas on a guinea fowl, coq au vin, beef stew, and any other elaborate dish, even a spicy one.