Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC Grande Réserve Saint Pantaléon les Vignes 2021, Domaine Gigondan M. & Fils
Superb expression of terroir. Spectacular. The exceptional character of this vintage means that it is only produced in great years.
Hydro Demineralised HA certified. Natural wild Ancestral Viticulture.
Vineyard: Domaine Gigondan M. & Fils
Grower: Bruno Gigondan
Age of Vines: 100+ years old
Grapes: 100% Grenache
Village: Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Siliceous, schist, clay and limestone slopes, sandy depressions.
Production Methods: Manual harvest at full ripeness. De-stemming. Fermentation for 10 days at low temperature. Aged in tank for 18 months. Light filtration.
Special Features: Family vineyard in the same hands for seven generations. Vineyard on table land with excellent exposition. Absolute respect for the environment using a method of wild or abandoned cultivation. Hydro-Agly process to recycle rainwater. No chemical fertilisers or weed killers.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby
Nose: Expressive aromas of black cherry and wild berry fruits, ginger and pink pepper
Palate: Ample and well balanced with black cherry and crystallised wild berry fruit aromas
Length/Finish: Long and elegant, ripe red fruits and spice in the finish
Alcohol: 14.5%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
