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Château Gigognan Clos du Roi 2016
94/100 Wine Spectator
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Maturity: Drink from 2020 to 2030
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Alcohol content : 15% vol.
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Terroir : Clay and limestone covered with rolled pebbles.
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Grape variety : 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
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Yield: 34 hL/Ha
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Vinification: Hand-picked grapes with rigorous sorting. Grapes crushed and destemmed, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Long vatting with numerous pumping over and delestage for a better extraction of color and tannins (4 to 6 weeks). Blending after malolactic fermentation, ageing in barrels (30%) and stainless steel tanks (70%). Light filtration and bottling in June 2018.
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Tasting : This wine has a beautiful garnet red color, it is powerful and generous. It exhales aromas of blackberry, elderflower and spices accompanied by a melted wood. It will be the ideal companion of red meats, game and cheeses of character. To consume now after a carafe of aeration, it will be able to keep 8 to 10 years. To taste between 18 and 20°C
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 94/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Château Gigognan |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
