GIGONDAS LA GILLE AOC GIGONDAS - RED

The vineyard
10.5 hectares (26 acres) are leased by us and managed by the Beaucastel team. The vineyards lie 15 kms to the West of the town of Orange, between the Dentelles de Montmirail and the river Ouvèze, a tributary of the Rhône. We also have 0.5 hectare of a pre-phyloxeric vine that we harvest separately.

Geology
Very light soils of rolled pebbles mixed with old alluviums over sandy molasse.

Grape varieties
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Winemaking
No de-stemming. Vatting for 13 days, with pumping-over rather than cap-punching.

Maturing
For a year, with 70% in casks and 30% in one-year-old barrels.

Tasting notes
The colour is a deep ruby with a velvety aspect.
The nose is reminiscent of red fruit jams, with a mineral and earthy touch.
A generous and powerful wine that is robust and distinguished, with its firm tannins well integrated.

Serving
16°C (60°F) in a fine glass with savoury dishes such as red meat or game.