Domaine des CapesGigondas
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 des Capes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gigondas of Domaine des Capes 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 des Capes in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, pepper or cassis.
Food and wine pairings with Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Gigondas
The Gigondas of Domaine des Capes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, lamb curry or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Capes's Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Morrastel-Bouschet
Intensely colored, teinturier reds with a near-black dark ruby robe, signature red pulp, firm tannins and a dense palate, with simple aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices and balsamic notes. Historically used to deepen the color of Midi blends. Now marginal, preserved in ampelographic collections. French teinturier variety created in the 19th century by Henri Bouschet (Morrastel × Petit Bouschet).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gigondas from Domaine des Capes are 2016, 2015, 2014, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine des Capes
The Domaine des Capes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 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: Pineau de la Loire
See chenin blanc.
