Winery Ravoire & FilsGigondas
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 Winery Ravoire & Fils
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gigondas of Winery Ravoire & Fils in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Gigondas
The Gigondas of Winery Ravoire & Fils matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or marinated duck with honey and five spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ravoire & Fils's Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta da Madeira
Light, fruity reds with a pale colour, light ruby colour, soft tannins and a light palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle island spices. Discreet Madeiran profile. Very rare, preserved for its heritage value; it contributes to artisanal island blends and belongs to the indigenous varieties of Madeira under study. Indigenous Portuguese black variety from the island of Madeira.
Informations about the Winery Ravoire & Fils
The Winery Ravoire & Fils is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 100 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: Fumet
Older synonym for bouquet.
