"This négociant has produced a well-structured Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles 2016, a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete vats and barrels. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, lacking the voluptuousness of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a well-defined mouthfeel, and a respectable finish.(Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A wine that illustrates the best that the southern Rhône Valley has to offer.
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Eye
Garnet color, intense, ruby highlights
Nose
Powerful and generous, with aromas of garrigue, red and black fruits
Mouth
Rich, powerful, velvety, round, dense tannins, mellow tannins, subtle tannins
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Best enjoyed with a nice ribeye steak or meat in sauce....
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
This négociant produces a well-structured Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles 2016, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete vats and barrels. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, lacking the voluptuousness of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a well-defined mouthfeel, and a respectable finish.
Vinous
Wine rated 91-93/100