Gigondas
Romane Machotte
Terroir
The vines of Grenache and Syrah that produce this Gigondas are deeply rooted on the hillsides of the family estate, where the scent of the “garrigue” that grew there for centuries still perfumes the vines that have replaced it. The soils are composed of alternating Cretaceous limestone and marl, with a northwest exposure at an altitude of 300 m. The average age of the vines in this selection is 45 years.
Winemaking
Hand picked. A 21 days fermentation in concrete tanks extracts only the best from each grape variety and reveals the spirit and the traditions of our family terroir. A traditional ageing of 12 months in foudres and barrels allows a blending of the delicate oak flavours with the subtle natural micro-oxygenation of the wine.
Tasting notes
Flavours of black and red berries are enveloped in soft yet powerful tannins, mingling with scents of provençal wild herbs (thyme, laurel and rosemary). It produces an aromatic bouquet, building to a long and spicy finish seasoned with black pepper.
Valeurs Sûres
Varietal composition
80% Grenache noir, 20% Syrah.
Cellar potential
Drink now, or within the next 8-10 years.
Serving
16 – 18°C
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with a beef stew seasoned with rosemary, or vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberry purée.
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Press & Awards
Vintage 2023
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
93/100 James Suckling
89-91/100 JebDunnuck
Vintage 2022
91+/100 Wine Advocate
91/100 Vinous media
91/100 Wine Spectator
93/100 James Suckling
16,5/20 Jancis Robinson
91/100 Decanter
Vintage 2021
91/100 Wine Spectator
88-90/100 Jeb Dunnuck
91-93/100 Vinous Media
93/100 James Suckling
**** Drink Rhône
15/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2020
* * * * John Livingstone
16/20 Jancis Robinson
90-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
Vintage 2019
90-92/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * John Livingstone
14,5/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2018
91/100 Parker
89/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * John Livingstone
93-95/100 Vinous
15/20 Jancis Robinson
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2017
93/100 Wine Spectator
90/100 Parker
90-92/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * (*) John Livingstone
16,5/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2016
90-92/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
92/100 Parker
94/100 Wine Enthusiast
90/100 JebDunnuck.com
* * * * (*) John Livingstone
Vintage 2015
90/100 Wine Spectator
91-93/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
87-90/100 Parker
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2014
91/100 Wine Spectator
91/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
87/100 Parker
16.5+/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2013
Guide Hachette
91/100 Wine Spectator
91/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
86-88/100 Parker
17.5/20 Jancis Robinson