Rhone Valley
Domaine du Gour de Chaulé - Gigondas - Tradition - Rouge - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhône Valley
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Gigondas
Grape variety: Blend of Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache & Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 13.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Guide RVF 2024 : 92/100
Wine:
Carrying the great delicacy of the vintage, the 2021 red Gigondas Tradition expresses itself with elegance, featuring precise fruit notes, rose and rosewood, cherry, and blood orange. The palate is voluptuous and charming, with ultra-silky, smooth tannins, displaying an already captivating softness. This subtle, unrestrained texture is balanced with measured aging in concrete vats and oak foudres, providing ample consistency. A pinnacle Grenache! Rated 92/100 by RVF.Vinification:
Harvested by hand. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Aged in concrete vats, old foudres and concrete eggs.Color:
Intense, brilliant red.Nose:
Fine aromas of red and black fruits with spicy accents.Palate:
Voluptuous, with complex, powerful flavors, this cuvée reveals fine, silky tannins and pure juice with exquisite concentration.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Beef Strogonoff, lentil cream with pork and smoked bacon, veal medallion with pepper.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029
Domaine du Gour de Chaulé stands out as a prime example of Gigondas excellence, particularly with the impressive contributions of Paul Fumoso, who recently took the helm. His inaugural efforts in winemaking have been nothing short of brilliant, receiving praise from Olivier Poussier.
The winery's approach, featuring minimal sulfur use, aging in large oak casks and concrete, and whole bunch fermentation, results in wines that radiate finesse and elegance, beautifully highlighting the terroir.
Recognized with a star by the RVF Guide, this estate is currently one of the most remarkable revelations in the wine world.