Gigondas
Le Pas de l’Aigle
Terroir
At the foot of the rocky peaks of the place called “Le Pas de l’Aigle”, this selection of 60 years old Grenache parcels is the expression of a unique terroir in Gigondas : Gargasian Blue Marls. These poor soils, among the highest of the appellation, give concentration and complexity. The northwest exposure and the altitude (400m) bring an enjoyable delicacy and an astonishing freshness.
Winemaking
This wine has two important allies, namely patience and time: a manual selection of the ripest bunches is followed by intense wine-making methods (fermenting during one month, while the grape skins are regularly soaked by the fermenting juice) for a precise, yet powerful, extraction. The careful ageing (24 months in foudres) allows the finesse of the French oak to be subtlety integrated, whilst respecting and revealing the complex aromas and flavours of these noble Rhône varieties. Then the wine spend at least one year in bottle.
Tasting notes
The colour is deep and dark. The nose is intense and complex with jammy notes of plum and fig. The palate is silky yet full-bodied with delicate red fruit mingling with intense and powerful flavours of candied black fruit with a hint of laurel, developing spicy and peppery notes on a wonderful lingering finish.
Terroirs d’Exception
Varietal composition
90% Grenache noir, 10% Syrah
Cellar potential
Foget it for 10 years
Serving
Drink at room temperature. (about 17°C)
Food Pairing
Perfect companion for powerful dishes such as truffle mousse or beef stew, this wine can be laid down for 5 to 10 years.
Focus on
Press & Awards
Vintage 2018
94-96/100 Vinous Media
93-95/100 Wine Advocate
93/100 Wine Enthusiast
91-93/100 Jeb Dunnuck
* * * John Livingstone
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
90/100 Bettane et Desseauve
Vintage 2017
96/100 James Suckling
94/100 Wine Spectator
* * * * John Livingstone
93-94/100 Vinous Media
93+/100 Jeb Dunnuck
92/100 Wine Advocate
91/100 Wine Enthusiast
91/100 Bettane et Desseauve
17/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2016
93/100 Parker
92-94/100 Vinous
94/100 Wine Spectator
95/100 Jeb Dunnuck
* * * * * John Livingstone
15/20 Bettane & Desseauve
Vintage 2015
92/100 Parker
92/100 Wine Spectator
* * * * (*) John Livingstone
