La Reserve Saint Dominique Gigondas
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The terroir of Gigondas is south-facing hillsides that have more or less stony clay soil.
Varietal Composition: 80% Garnacha, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Elaboration: Tradition vinification. fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats after a short maceration period. The wine spends time in neutral oak and bottle before being released.
Tasting Notes: La Reserve Saint Dominique Gigondas is deep ruby in color. It has an intense nose of jammy strawberries, black olives and brown spices. Then come smoky and mineral notes. Round and suave attack carried by a pretty fruity frame combining sun and freshness. Silky and dense finish, with a nice length.
PRESS
2020 – 92 Vinous
2021 – 90 Jeb Dunnuck | 91 Vinous | 92 James Suckling
2022 – 90-92 Jeb Dunnuck | 90-93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Eric Bonnet, winemaker in Courthézon – La Bastide Saint Dominique – AOP Châteauneuf du Pape, Côtes du Rhône, Cairanne – decided to create La Réserve Saint Dominique in order to offer his clients a selection of Rhone Valley Crus and Wines to complement the current range he produces. Willing to preserve his cultural ethics (to the benefit of the balance), the cuvées of La Reserve Saint Dominique allow much room for fruits, a good balance, in short, sheer pleasure for the palate. Aged for the majority in stainless steel tanks to favor the crunchiness of wines, the wines highlight the typicity of each terroir and are carefully selected for the greatest pleasure of the consumer.