"This négoce is releasing a well-built 2016 Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles, based on a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete vats and barrels. It's medium- to full-bodied, without the voluptuousness of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a streamlined mouthfeel and a respectable finish." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A wine that exemplifies the best that the southern Rhône Valley has to offer.
Features
Estate
Maison François-Xavier Nicolas
Cuvée
Secret des Dentelles
Vintage
2016
Designation
Gigondas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah
Terroirs
Clay-limestone and siliceous soils (sand, gravel...). Dentelles de Montmirail.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partial destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation, frequent punching of the cap, use of indigenous yeasts, in cement vats.
Breeding
In half-muid, two-wine oak barrels and epoxy resin cement vats
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense garnet-red color with ruby highlights
Nose
Powerful and generous, with aromas of garrigue, red and black fruits.
Mouth
Gourmand, powerful, velvety, round, dense tannins, mellow tannins, subtle tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with prime rib and meats in sauce ....
François-Xavier Nicolas House
Gigondas
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
This negociant releases a well-built Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles 2016, based on a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete vats and barrels. It's medium to full-bodied, without the voluptuousness of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a streamlined mouthfeel and a respectable finish.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 91-93/100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
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