Gigondas AOC
A Côtes du Rhône Cru found at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, it is the village of Gigondas that gives its name to this southern Rhône appellation. Although vines have been cultivated in Gigondas since time immemorial, it is the olive groves that have for a very long time made up the landscape of the AOC. Following particularly harsh winters in the first half of the 20th century, the vines gained dominance over the olive tree, and gradually conquered all the hillsides of the area. The brilliant blend of the main grape varieties Grenache Noir, Shiraz, Monastrell and Cinsault results in a powerful, well-structured, elegant, fresh and very fine wine. The Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, the Cave de Gigondas, Rhonea, the Domaine du Gour de Chaulé and Xavier Vignon will help you discover this nectar of Montmirail!
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Reds
Gourmet wine. Colour : deep ruby to dark garnet. The texture is rich and concentrated. Nose : Aromas of red, black and stone fruits. Scents of roasting, cocoa and spices (white pepper) mingled with those of liquorice and candied fruits. In older vintages, the nose is characterized by aromas of undergrowth, truffle and animal notes. Palate : In their youth, Gigondas are very robust with strong tannins; their powerful and complex structure ensures a superb aptitude for ageing. The acidity is very low, and it is the wine's high alcohol content that gives it an excellent ageing potential. Conservation : Gigondas reds can be kept for 8 to 10 years.
ROséS
Heady and elegant! Colour: Deep Nose: Aromas of cooked red fruit and grilled almonds Palate: Gastronomic, elegant and strong in alcohol. Conservation: Gigondas rosés can be kept for 1 to 3 years.
FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
Which dishes or ingredients go well with these wines?
Reds
Thanks to its well-structured texture, it goes wonderfully well with winter dishes. Excellent with game such as hare, wild boar or duck, it works wonders with beef in Provencal stew. Its low acid content allows it to accompany exotic and spicy dishes such as meat or vegetables with curry, or chili con carne.
ROsé
Partners grilled sausages, summer salads and vegetable quiches.
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A little bit of history : The village of Gigondas was not always called Gigondas. Gigondas is one of the six communes that once formed the principality of Orange. In the time of Julius Caesar, the village was called "Jucunditas", which means "joy" in Latin. This pleasant name is said to have come from a Roman veteran who was supposedly a very jovial person.
ClimatE : A contrasting climate can be found in Gigondas. A southern atmosphere with a Provencal feel, when the summers are very hot and dry. However, the famous Mistral wind combined with the vineyard's exposure to the West and North-West provides the necessary aeration to temper this imposing heat.
Terroir : Gigondas benefits from a particularly rich and complex soil due to the geology of the Dentelles de Montmirail and the Nîmes rift. Saffron, schist stones and limestone contribute to the complexity of the wine. The soil is also particularly rich in clay: characteristic of the terroirs of other Grand Crus.
