FR M. Chapoutier Gigondas

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.

VARIETALS Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre 

VINTAGE 2018

TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE Very intense, beautiful ruby red hue.

NOSE The nose is powerful, showing great finesse.The alternation of strawberry jam aromas and spicy/peppery notes creates a very pleasant bouquet.

PALATE Floral then spicy (pepper) notes in the entry.The wine displays a superb tannic structure and lovely long-lingering flavours.

AGEING Maturing takes place in concrete tank over 8 months.

PAIRING Lamb shank in soft spices or mild spiced Middle East and Asian food.

READINESS FOR DRINKING Drink now and decant it for 15-30 minutes, in order to release the aromas. Or cellar it for 5 to 7 years.

RATINGS

93 Points Jeb Dunnuck

Vivino 4.0

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