Château La Croix des Pins - Les Dessous des Dentelles 2016

Gigondas|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (5 customers)

93/100

Robert Parker

“Even better than the 2015, the 2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles is a real success. With aromas reminiscent of a flowering garrigue, it develops notes of red fruit on a full-bodied palate. It is supple, not overly rich, but fresh and peppery, with a tantalizing finish underscored by silky tannins.” (Wine Advocate 2018 - Joe Czerwinski) Treat yourself to this organic Gigondas!

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Estate

Château La Croix des Pins

Vintage

Les Dessous des Dentelles

Vintage

2016

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soil, at an altitude of between 300 and 350 meters in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, a jagged mountain range. The vineyards, terraced on the hillsides, enjoy maximum sunlight.

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked, at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Wines are vinified by grape variety to bring out each variety's unique characteristics and optimize the final blend. Whole berries are macerated for about three weeks to ensure optimal extraction.

Livestock farming

18 months in tanks, 5% in barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red with garnet highlights

Nose

Intense aromas of cherry, prune, and notes of garrigue, rosemary, juniper, and bay leaf

Palate

Power and strength, with robust yet refined tannins

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2025+

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with duck breast, squab with porcini mushrooms...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

The indoor chapel and pergola of this Tuscan-style country house serve as a reminder that, in the 16th century, the estate belonged to an Italian prelate. In 2009, Jean-Pierre Valade, an international wine consultant, and Éric Petitjean took over the estate and its 33 hectares of organically farmed vineyards (Beaumes-de-Venise, Ventoux, and Gigondas).

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Even better than the 2015 vintage, the 2016 Gigondas Les Dessous des Dentelles is a real success. With aromas reminiscent of a flowering garrigue, it develops notes of red fruit on the palate. It is supple, not overly rich, but fresh and peppery, with a tantalizing finish underscored by silky tannins. It should age well for a decade.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on May 28, 2022

Excellent, with a lovely aroma and good length, and plenty of fruit. As of May 2022, the wine has continued to age very well and has reached a very high level of quality.