" Even better than the 2015, the 2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles is a great success. Scented like garrigue in bloom, it evolves towards red fruits in a full-bodied palate. It's supple, not too rich, but fresh and peppery, with a mouthwatering finish underscored by silky tannins." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Joe Czerwinski) Let yourself be tempted by this ORGANIC Gigondas!
Features
Estate
Château La Croix des Pins
Cuvée
Les Dessous des Dentelles
Vintage
2016
Designation
Gigondas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil, between 300 and 350 m altitude, in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a jagged mountain range. The vines are planted on slopes and benefit from maximum sunshine.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual, at optimum maturity
Winemaking
Separate vinification to develop the characteristics of each grape variety and optimize the final blend. Maceration of whole berries for about 3 weeks for optimal extraction.
Breeding
18 months in vats, 5% in barrels
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with garnet highlights
Nose
Intense aromas of cherry, prune and typical garrigue, rosemary, juniper, laurel.
Mouth
Power and strength, with full-bodied but fine tannins
Open
1h before
Drink before
2025+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast, squab with porcini mushrooms ...
Château La Croix des Pins
Gigondas
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
The interior chapel and pergola of this Tuscan-style bastide are reminders that the estate belonged to an Italian prelate in the 16th century. In 2009, Jean-Pierre Valade, an international consultant in oenology, and Éric Petitjean took over the estate and its 33 hectares of organic vineyards (Beaumes-de-venise, Ventoux and Gigondas).
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Even better than the 2015, the 2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles is a great success. Scented like garrigue in bloom, it evolves towards red fruits in a full-bodied mouth. It's supple, not too rich, but fresh and peppery, with a mouthwatering finish underscored by silky tannins. Should drink well for a decade.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 28/05/2022
Excellent, good nose and good length, lots of fruit. May 2022, the wine has evolved further and reached a very high level.
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Note and review by M. VINCENT K. Published on 16/07/2023
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Note and review by Mlle ELISABETH H. Posted on 28/09/2022
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Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE R. Published on 30/06/2021
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Note and review by M. MICHEL G. Published on 23/01/2020
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