From extremely old vines are planted in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail and a Grenache-dominated blend with deep aromatics, wild brambles and sweet/savoury spice on the nose. A dense, dark, grippy palate with pronounced mineral notes that shows deeper yet extremely finessed side of Gigondas.
2021 Chateau Lynch Bages 5eme Cru Classe, Pauillac 6x75cl £510 / Case£20 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Domaine Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc 6x75cl £195 / Case£20 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Domaine Les Pallieres, Gigondas, Racines 6x75cl
Red ⋅ Rhone ⋅ France
£120 / Case£20 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
16 in stock
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Jeb Dunnuck 91-93
The 2020 Gigondas Les Racines offers a touch more opulence and breadth, with black cherry fruits as well as truffle, peppery herbs, and tapenade notes. Medium to full-bodied, textured, and also nicely structured, both of the 2020 Gigondas here are going to benefit from bottle age.
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2035
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