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Gigondas “La Belle Cime” AOC 2021

43,99 €

(58,65 € / 1000 ml)
Incl. VAT where applicable

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  • 🎨 Colour: Deep ruby red with violet reflections
  • 👃 Flavour: Ripe black fruits, blackberries, spices, garrigue herbs and subtle peppery notes
  • 👅 Flavour: Powerful with velvety tannins, notes of dark berries, Mediterranean herbs and subtle minerality
  • 🎭 Character: Elegant, powerful Rhône wine with good structure, medium body and a pleasantly dry finish
  • 🍽️ Food recommendation: Braised lamb dish, game with wild mushrooms, Provençal vegetable tart
  • ✨ Special features: From the terraced vineyards of Gigondas with calcareous soil, from predominantly organic cultivation
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Weinbeschreibung für Gigondas “La Belle Cime” AOC 2021 von d’Ouréa

Character

Der “La Belle Cime” von d’Ouréa verkörpert die zunehmend feinere Ausdrucksform, die moderne Gigondas-Weine in den letzten Jahren entwickelt haben. Die Kombination aus Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault reflects the classic southern Rhône heritage, but here executed with remarkable restraint. With its moderate 13% alcohol, this wine stands in pleasant contrast to the often powerful interpretations of the region.

Terroir & craftsmanship

Gigondas, im Schatten der zerklüfteten Dentelles de Montmirail gelegen, bietet mit seinen kalkhaltigen Böden und der erhöhten Lage eine ideale Bühne für Weine von bemerkenswerter Frische. Der Name “La Belle Cime” (Der schöne Gipfel) deutet auf die Höhenlagen hin, die d’Ouréa für diesen Wein nutzt. Diese Exposition verleiht dem Wein jene kühle Präzision, die in Zeiten des Klimawandels zunehmend wertvoll wird. Die geringe Restsüße unterstreicht den handwerklichen Ansatz – hier spricht das Terroir, nicht der Keller.

Cultural context

While Châteauneuf-du-Pape often dominates the headlines in the southern Rhône, Gigondas represents a more subtle tradition. D'Ouréa is one of the wineries that interprets this appellation with care - less as a powerful powerhouse and more as a nuanced expression of a specific landscape. The 2021 vintage, after the challenging year of heat in 2020, brought more balance to the southern Rhône and may have lent this wine a welcome elegance.

Food pairing suggestions

The moderate structure and restrained strength of this Gigondas make it a versatile accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine. Slow braised lamb with herbs de Provencea rustic ratatouille or even a Matured hard cheese from the nearby Alpine region would complement the earthy notes of the wine wonderfully without masking its finesse.

Profile

Stil

Winemaker

d'Ouréa

Country

France

Region

Rhone (South)

Vintage

Variety Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
Type

Content

Alcohol content

13.0% Vol.

Residual sugar

Allergens

Contains sulphites

Manufacturer

Domaine d'Ouréa, Fontbonne, 84190 Vacqueyras / France

Colour

Complete product name

d'Ouréa Gigondas "La Belle Cime" AOC 2021

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