Gigondas 1806

Gigondas Domaine Du Grapillon D'Or 2022 750ml 2022

750ml

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Red Fruit,

Earthy,

Spice

Description

The Gigondas from Domaine du Grapillon d'Or is a powerful yet refined red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. Crafted mainly from Grenache, complemented by Syrah, it offers depth, richness,... Read More

Food Pairing

Cured Meat

Red Meat

Spicy Cuisine

Occasion

Date Night

Alcohol : 14%

Color

Pale Medium Deep

Body

Light Medium Full

Dryness

Sweet Dry Very Dry

Fruitiness

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DESCRIPTION

The Gigondas from Domaine du Grapillon d'Or is a powerful yet refined red wine from the Southern Rhône Valley. Crafted mainly from Grenache, complemented by Syrah, it offers depth, richness, and remarkable balance. Layers of ripe dark fruit, spice, and garrigue herbs unfold on the palate, supported by firm but silky tannins. This cuvée embodies the character of Gigondas - generous, structured, and elegant, with excellent aging potential.

EYE

Deep garnet red with violet highlights, dense and expressive.

NOSE

Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and plum, layered with notes of pepper, licorice, and Provençal herbs.

MOUTH

Full-bodied and concentrated, with rich dark fruit flavors, well-integrated spice, and structured tannins. The long finish reveals hints of cocoa and garrigue.

PAIRING

Perfect with roasted lamb, venison, or beef stew. It also pairs beautifully with Mediterranean dishes, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses.

Domaine Du Grapillon D'Or

Domaine du Grapillon d’Or, founded in 1806 and family-owned for generations, is located at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Known for its dedication to tradition and terroir expression, the estate consistently produces wines that showcase the power and elegance of Rhône blends, earning recognition in France and abroad.

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Rhône

The Rhône Valley is one of France's great red-wine regions, famous for powerful Syrah in the north and generous Grenache-based blends in the south, from Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Geographic position: Southeastern France, along the Rhône river for about 200 km from Vienne, south of Lyon, to Avignon. The narrow, steep Northern Rhône contrasts with the wide, sunny Southern Rhône, which makes most of the region's wine.

Origin & history: Greek traders brought vines up the Rhône from Marseille, and the Romans planted the slopes around Vienne. In the 14th century the popes in Avignon built a summer castle at Châteauneuf-du-Pape and promoted local wines. Baron Le Roy's rules for Châteauneuf in the 1920s inspired the French AOC system.

Main appellations & varieties: North: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas, from Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. South: Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Rasteau, Tavel and Ventoux, mainly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Food specialties: Lyon charcuterie, Bresse chicken, Picodon goat cheese, truffles from the Tricastin, lamb with herbs, olives and tapenade, and nougat from Montélimar.

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