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Gigondas 2017 Les Hautes Garrigues - Domaine Santa Duc
Vintage 2017 : (95 - 97)/100
Drink Date : 2020 - 2030
Reviewed by Joe Czerwinski the 30th Aug 2019 :
"A blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre, the 2017 Gigondas Les Hautes Garrigues is less aromatic than it was last year, folding in darker notes of black cherries and chocolate. Yet it's still wonderfully full and textured, with a plush, velvety feel and a long finish. It seems to grow in aroma and flavor the longer it's in the glass, always a good sign."
In this historic terroir of the winery, our vines have been rooted since the winery was founded five generations ago in 1874. In 1852, the municipality of Gigondas decided to auction its 12 hectares of garrigue. Shortly after, the winegrowers planted the first vines and discovered the magnificent stony red clay soils of the Quaternary. The roots of the vines have to push through 8 meters of barren and draining alluvial soils before reaching the deeper basis of blue clay. The Grenache loves this soil, and here expresses its full power. As being replanted for many years the proportion of Mourvèdre steadily increases and today arrives at 40%. It brings the wine freshness, licorice aromas and structure. This terroir creates deep, reputable wines, with spice and a dense tannin structure, as well as an exceptional longevity.
Grape varieties: Old Grenache 65%, Mourvèdre 35%.
Vinification: Harvesting by hand with a strict selection process ; the whole harvest « macerates » for two months. Partial destemming.
Ageing: Aged in recent oak foudres and terracotta jars for 18 months, then bottled.
Soil : A poor and stony Quaternary soil of red clay.
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Data sheet
Note | Between 95 and 97 |
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PR rating | 95-97/100 |
Partner Areas | Yes |
Recoverable VAT | Yes |
Colour | Red |
Format | Bottle (75cl) |
Vintage | 2017 |
Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
Appellation | Gigondas |
Level | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Region | Rhône |
Areas of Rhône | Santa Duc |