François-Xavier Nicolas - Secret des Dentelles 2016

Gigondas|Red wine

3.8/5 (13 customers)

91-93/100

Vinous

90/100

Robert Parker

“This producer has released a well-structured 2016 Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles, a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete tanks and barrels. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, lacking the opulence of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a well-defined palate, and a respectable finish.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A wine that exemplifies the best the southern Rhône Valley has to offer.

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Estate

Maison François-Xavier Nicolas

Vintage

Secret des Dentelles

Vintage

2016

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and siliceous soils (sand, gravel, etc.). The Dentelles de Montmirail.

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Partial destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation, frequent punching down, use of native yeasts, aged in raw cement tanks

Livestock farming

In demi-muids, two-wine oak barrels, and epoxy-lined cement tanks

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep garnet color with ruby highlights

Nose

Powerful and full-bodied, with aromas of Mediterranean scrubland and red and black fruits

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, velvety, well-rounded, with dense, well-integrated, and subtle tannins

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a nice ribeye steak and meat dishes served in sauce....

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

This producer has released a well-structured 2016 Gigondas Secrets des Dentelles, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre aged in concrete tanks and barrels. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, lacking the opulence of some others, but with lively cherry aromas, a well-defined palate, and a respectable finish.

Vinous

Wine rated 91–93 out of 100

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 13 reviews