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 |









