Moulin de la Gardette Gigondas - La cuvée Tradition - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

A true southern gem! The 2020 red Gigondas Tradition balances its sunny vintage with magnificent freshness. Whole-cluster fermentation adds finesse, contrasting beautifully with the generosity of the cru, which here exudes elegance and subtlety like never before. The fine tannins and balanced structure revolve around a lovely, sappy, and fleshy juice with notes of black truffle, tapenade, chocolate, black olive, spices, and garrigue. This is a truly southern wine that asserts its substance. A grandiose bottle, promising absolute delight. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Vatting for 4 weeks. Aged in old tuns.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with ruby highlights.

Nose:

Intensely aromatic with aromas of red and black fruits underlined by notes of truffle and black olive tapenade.

Palate:

The palate is well-balanced, with chocolate, spice and garrigue flavors over a concentrated, tannic structure. A sunny cuvée, expressing assertive maturity.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roasted veal chop with cherry tomatoes pan-fried in olive oil and garlic, grilled duck breast and pan-fried eggplants.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

Masterfully steering the finest high-altitude terroirs of Gigondas, Jean-Baptiste Meunier at Moulin de la Gardette crafts a style that unites and impresses. Sculpting wines with volume, featuring succulent and pure fruit, he draws unanimous attention to his estate with a rare finesse.

Sailing among the dependable names of the appellation, he offers a delightful haven for all who cherish concentrated and fresh reds, especially with this legendary vintage that promises tremendous aging potential.