Gigondas

Gigondas

Pierre Aiguille

Pierre Aiguille

Red Wine

Red Wine

DESCRIPTION

History:
The name of this vineyard comes from the craggy, erosion-worn mountain which shelters the vineyard. The Appellation Gigondas was awarded by decree in 1971.

Soil:
Composed of stony red clay alluvium and wide terraces.

Grape Variety:
80% Grenache ; 10% Syrah ; 10 % Mourvèdre.

Age of the vines:
40 years.

Vinification:
Traditional with long vatting..

Ageing:
6 months in oak casks.

Yield:
35 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Deep ruby colour.
Bouquet:
Aromatic nose with red fruits developing into notes of macerated fruits.
Palate:
Straightforward attack, with strong tannins, finishes with great depth and strength.

Matching Food and Wine:
Sauté de Garenne à la fondue de chou
Mutton stew with young vegetables
Shoulder of roast lamb with thyme flowers

Serving Temperature:
15° to 18°.

Best enjoyed within: 
10 years.