Vignerons de CaractereDomaine de la Maurelle Gigondas
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 Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas from the Vignerons de Caractere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas of Vignerons de Caractere 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 Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas of Vignerons de Caractere in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, thyme or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas
The Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas of Vignerons de Caractere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, seven o'clock leg of lamb or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Vignerons de Caractere's Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine de la Maurelle Gigondas from Vignerons de Caractere are 2008, 2011, 2012, 2010 and 2009.
Informations about the Vignerons de Caractere
The Vignerons de Caractere is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 88 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: Burgundy piece
228-litre barrel.
