AOP Gigondas – La Chasse des Princes

AOP Gigondas – La Chasse des Princes

This range has been created in 2017 and is dedicated to gastronomic wines matching with game dishes.
This Gigondas will be a perfect pairing with Wild Boar, as represented on the label.

Terroir
Alluvial terraces of red clay and limestone with gravels.
Grape varieties
Grenache 80%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 5%, Cinsault 5%.
Winemaking
Destalking, crushing, 3 to 4 days of vatting time with daily release and punching of the cap. Controlled temperature at 25°-30°C. Vinification and maturing in cement vats.
Ageing
9 months in tank. No oak to show the purest expression of the fruit and terroir
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red colour. The wines has a very aromatic nose and shows intense red fruits, macerated black fruits and liquorice. The wine exhibits also a lot of Mediterranean spices and herbs such as thyme, rosemary and lavender. The wine is generous, powerful and full bodied. Even if the wine is structured, the tannins remain smooth. Racy finish with a great depth.
Tasting advices
To enjoy now or can be kept 6 – 10 years. Serve at 16°-18°C
Food pairings
It will perfectly match dishes with sauce such as braised wild boar shanks with sweet Soy, wild boar fillet with beetroot and cumin seeds, venison steaks and fine cheeses.
picto-recommandation
Awards

Vintage 2023 : Gold Medal Féminalises 2024 // 90 pts James Suckling
Vintage 2022 : 89-92pts Jeb Dunnuck
Vintage 2021 : 91 pts Wine Advocate, Robert Parker
Vintage 2020 : 92 Pts Suckling // 90 pts Jeb Dunnuck
Vintage 2019 : 90 Pts and Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard
Vintage 2016 : Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard