Order bottles of Gigondas La Tour 2022 - Domaine Montirius
Direct from the estate
This cuvée comes from the youngest vines in Gigondas. It bears the name "La Tour," a reference to one of the specific vineyard sites where part of the estate is located.
On the palate, the wine impresses with its approachable and luscious character, marked by beautiful notes of spice, fresh red fruit, and violet. The wine is supple and harmonious, offering excellent drinkability even in its youth, with smooth and elegant tannins that provide finesse and balance.
Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, this wine comes from vines aged 10 to 35 years, planted on 5 hectares of soils that blend garrigue, blue clay marl, sand, and yellow sandstone, under a Mediterranean climate. The grapes are harvested by hand, and the traditional vinification takes place in cement vats, with total destemming, gentle crushing, and the use of indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in tanks over a winter, without oak, before bottling, which is carried out according to the lunar calendar without the addition of sulfites. Produced at a rate of approximately 20,000 bottles per year, this vintage can be enjoyed now and will keep for 4 to 8 years.
Christine and Eric Saurel manage this estate using biodynamic farming methods with great passion. It is one of the most promising estates in Gigondas and Vacqueyras. All four Gigondas cuvées are superb.
Domaine Montirius is a family estate located in the southern Rhône Valley, spanning approximately 60 hectares between Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Côtes-du-Rhône. Converted to biodynamic farming in 1996, it is a pioneer, having obtained certification for these appellations in 1999. Run by the Saurel family for several generations, the estate is committed to respecting the balance of life and faithfully expressing each terroir. Its artisanal and dedicated approach gives rise to authentic, precise wines, deeply connected to their environment.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Montirius |
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