Vignerons de l'EnclaveL'Oliviére 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 L'Oliviére Gigondas from the Vignerons de l'Enclave
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Oliviére Gigondas of Vignerons de l'Enclave in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with L'Oliviére Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Oliviére Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with L'Oliviére Gigondas
The L'Oliviére Gigondas of Vignerons de l'Enclave matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or rabbit legs with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Vignerons de l'Enclave's L'Oliviére Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Maréchal Joffre
Colourful, fruity reds to drink young with a sustained ruby robe, moderate tannins and an airy palate, and signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry) and simple notes. An accessible profile for cold climates. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern United States, adapted to harsh continental vineyards. A black hybrid grape bred in Alsace in the early 20th century by Eugène Kuhlmann.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Oliviére Gigondas from Vignerons de l'Enclave are 2015, 2011
Informations about the Vignerons de l'Enclave
The Vignerons de l'Enclave is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 135 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: Flavor
Sensation (sweet, salty, sour or bitter) produced on the tongue by a food.
