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Domaine la Fourmone - Gigondas Le Fauquet 2023

Domaine la Fourmone - Gigondas Le Fauquet 2023

92/100

Jeb Dunnuck

16/20

Jancis Robinson

91/100

Vinous

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“A wine that transports you, imbued with notes of garrigue and geological richness”

“Made from Grenache and Syrah, the 2023 Gigondas Le Fauquet is slightly darker and earthier, with notes of red and black fruits, ground pepper, dried herbs, graphite, and a hint of violet. It is another beautifully pure, balanced, and elegant wine from this talented team, offering ripe tannins, a solid backbone of acidity, and an excellent finish.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)

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Estate

Domaine la Fourmone

Vintage

Le Fauquet

Vintage

2023

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

Grenache, Syrah

Terroirs

The hamlet of Petit Montmirail, located south/southwest of the Dentelles de Montmirail limestone massif, is a unique terroir in Gigondas that forms part of the Oligocene limestone crescent.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Steep the grapes for 3 weeks

Livestock farming

Aged in concrete tanks, then rested in bottles for several months

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Garnet-colored dress

Nose

Hints of garrigue, thyme, and bay leaf

Palate

Very intense, with aromas of red berries, raspberries, and pomegranates; the tannins are rich and elegant; the very long, minty finish is fruit-forward.

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with beef cheek or lamb shank, spinach and ricotta cannelloni, garlic-sautéed oyster mushrooms, rosemary-roasted poultry, rabbit terrine...

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Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

A blend of red berries and earthy notes, with a medium-bodied palate. Lovely freshness and vibrancy, with cherries and red berries leading to a fresh, supple finish. Balanced and lively.

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Ripe red berries, violets, dried herbs, and leafy notes define the Gigondas Le Fauquet 2023, an excellent follow-up to the multifaceted 2022 vintage I tasted last year. Full-bodied, fresh, and flavorful, the inviting 2023 finishes with a long, spicy note. Give it another two years in the bottle so it can reach its full potential.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Made from Grenache and Syrah, the 2023 Gigondas Le Fauquet is slightly darker and earthier, with notes of red and black fruits, ground pepper, dried herbs, graphite, and a hint of violet. This is another beautifully pure, balanced, and elegant wine from this talented team, offering ripe tannins, a solid backbone of acidity, and an excellent finish.

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