"We're definitely in the garrigue here, with blackberries and raspberries raspberries and, as the cuvée's name suggests, the freshness of north-facing vines. north-facing vines." (Le Monde - May 24, 2019) The challenge for the great southern winemakers is not to get ripe grapes but to balance the richness of their berries with a beneficial freshness. We've done that, and done it well, with this Gigondas from parcels facing north. Once scorned, these vines are now showing their strengths. Aired by the cool, dry Mistral wind, they are protected from disease and allow slow ripening, producing aromas of great purity. aromas. The ideal companion for all your meals!
Features
Estate
Dauvergne Ranvier
Cuvée
Face Nord
Vintage
2017
Designation
Gigondas
Region
Rhône
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils, north-facing plots, aerated by the dry, cold Mistral wind, protected from disease and other fungi.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional, with respect for the fruit
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Intense aromas of ripe red and black berries, with hints of garrigue
Mouth
Face Nord has the profile of an ancient athlete. Muscular and harmonious, powerful without being aggressive.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2025
Guard
Between 6 and 8 years
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to beef bourguignon, roast beef, stuffed quail or quail with raisins.
Dauvergne Ranvier
Gigondas
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier are part of a new generation of young Rhône Valley négociants. Deeply involved in the production of their wines, they work with their winemaker friends throughout the year, preserving the expressions of their terroirs. The style is structured without excess, with perfect aromatic definition. The duo continues to evolve, and the range extends from Hermitage in the north to Luberon in the south, via Côte-Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Costières-de-Nîmes, with now even partnerships as far afield as Roussillon! And recently, the adventure has been extended to the Bordeaux region.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Founded in 2004 by François Dauvergne and Jean-François Ranvier, wine professionals who decided to create their own cuvées after working for others, this trading house has asserted itself year after year through quality wines made from parcel selections. In 2013, the two partners took over Dom. des Muretins (tavel and lirac) and in 2014 developed a range of Bordeaux wines in collaboration with Patrice Hateau.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE P. Published on 15/08/2023
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Note and review by M. SERGE B. Published on 21/08/2021
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Note and review by Mme HENGAMEH M. Published on 02/05/2021
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