Gigondas
Domaine Grand Romane
Terroir
The old vines of Domaine Grand Romane are located on the highest part of the family vineyard, 400 m above sea level. Facing northwest, these hillsides dominated by upper Cretaceous sandstone limestone and sandy marl, offer power and concentration.
Winemaking
Sorting the best bunches is possible only by hand picking. Harvest begins after a final tasting of the grapes, usually considerably later than the rest of the appellation. A traditional fermentation is carried on for Grenache and Syrah, while whole-bunch fermentation enhances the roundness and power of the mighty Mourvèdre. Once blended, the wine is aged for 18 months in barrels (45% old barrels and 15% new oak) and 40% in foudres to soften the structure and the tannins. Bottled without filtration.
Tasting notes
On the nose there are aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant and black cherry) and red fruits (raspberry and redcurrant) stewed with a hint of vanilla which meet savoury notes of thyme, laurel and black olives on the palate. Powerful tannins fill the mouth with notes of spicy liquorice and pepper for a long and satisfying finish. An astonishing balance of complexity, power and elegance.
Terroirs d?Exception
Varietal composition
65 % Grenache – 20 % Mourvèdre – 15 % Syrah
Cellar potential
Drink now, or within the next 10 years.
Serving
17 °C
Food Pairing
The perfect accompaniment for game, such as wild boar.
Focus on
Mourvèdre
Press & Awards
Vintage 2023
94/100 James Suckling
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2022
91/100 Jeb Dunnuck
91/100 Wine Advocate
91/100 Vinous Media
93/100 Wine Spectator
94/100 Jamie Goode
94/100 James Suckling
16/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2021
93/100 Wine Spectator
89-91+/100 Jeb Dunnuck
93-95/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
94/100 James Suckling
* * * *(*) John Livingstone
92/100 Decanter
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2020
* * * *(*) John Livingstone
92/100 Decanter
90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Vintage 2019
91-93+/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * John Livingstone
14/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2018
92-94/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
92/100 Parker
90/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * (*) John Livingstone
15,5/20 Jancis Robinson
94/100 Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2017
#22 on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2020!
94/100 Wine Spectator
94/100 Parker
93/100 JebDunnuck.com
16,5/20 Jancis Robinson
* * * (*) John Livingstone
Vintage 2016
16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
91-93/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
92/100 Parker
91/100 Wine Enthusiast
92/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * John Livingstone