Domaine de CassanGigondas
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Gigondas from the Domaine de Cassan
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gigondas of Domaine de Cassan in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gigondas of Domaine de Cassan in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Gigondas
The Gigondas of Domaine de Cassan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido), grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or duck breast with honey-orange sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Cassan's Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Cinsault
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gigondas from Domaine de Cassan are 2009, 2007, 2008
Informations about the Domaine de Cassan
The Domaine de Cassan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gigondas
Full-bodied cru of the southern Rhone at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail: signature Grenache as king red (>=50%) with Syrah and Mourvedre — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of candied black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), garrigue, kirsch, spices, licorice and pepper, dense tannins and a long finish (14-15% alcohol), more structured than Chateauneuf. Lively roses. AOC (1971), ~1,200 ha on the eponymous village (Vaucluse), limestone and clay-sandy soils, ages 5-15 years.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Piqué
Altered wine characterized by a vinegar smell.
