Gigondas AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Gigondas AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum from d’Ouréa

Colour & Appearance

Medium, transparent ruby red, reflecting the altitude and precise winemaking – not a heavy, extract-rich southern French wine, but rather a wine of finesse and elegance.

Nose

Unusually multi-layered and expressive. The Grenache and Syrah blend unfolds a fascinating aromatic profile: black raspberries, plums and sour cherries meet surprising notes of passion fruit, lending the wine a sensual, almost exotic dimension. These are joined by blackcurrants and the typical scents of Provençal maquis – wild, herbaceous, authentic.

Palate

Here the true class of this Gigondas reveals itself: juicy and fleshy, yet never heavy. A slightly chalky tannin structures the wine elegantly, whilst the Syrah component contributes tension and energy. Remarkable is the chalky stoniness, which brings a refreshing coolness to the rounded fruitiness. Garrigue and maquis run through the fine texture – a wine that, despite its 13.5% vol., appears remarkably light-footed and approachable.

Finish

Medium length with persistent fruit and a mineral freshness that invites the next sip. The chalky tannins provide a clean, precise conclusion.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard La Belle Cime sits at an impressive 520 metres altitude on the south-facing slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail, surrounded by stone oaks and rocky outcrops. This exposed location in Grand Montmirail lends the wine its characteristic freshness and finesse – a Gigondas with altitude character.

Grape Variety & Winemaking

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault from vines planted in 1982. Adrien Roustan destemms only half the grapes, allows spontaneous fermentation and ages the wine exclusively in concrete tanks – no oak notes to obscure the purity and precision of the terroir.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Lamb shoulder with Provençal herbs, ratatouille, duck breast with cherry sauce, grilled aubergines or a spicy goat’s cheese. The magnum bottle is ideal for convivial gatherings.

Special Features

A Gigondas that prioritises elegance over power – modern winemaking, yet deeply rooted in terroir. The magnum bottle guarantees optimal ageing conditions.