Print This Page
Located in:
Oth
This first class Gigondas comes from a single 12 acre vineyard in the Southern Rhone Valley that has been the property of the Vautour family for several generations. The vineyard consists mainly of Grenache and Syrah vines that are over 50 years old. The old vines yield very small quantities of super concentrated grapes. The harvest is initially stored to remove any damaged berries and then slow fermented over a period of...
My first Gigondas
By Loving Wine in CO
from Colorado Springs, CO on 12/19/2007
from Colorado Springs, CO on 12/19/2007
Pairs Well With:
Beef, Pizza and Pasta, Poultry
Pros:
Balanced, Clean, Smooth
Best Uses:
Entertaining, Special Occasions, Weeknight
Describe Yourself:
Aspiring Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Gigondas 2006 Domaine de Carobelle:
This is the first Gigondas I have ever tried. It is similar to a Chateauneuf du Pape and I like the idea that I can age it. I bought 5 bottles...tried one now, keeping two for the future and I gave two as gifts. I did decant it and it was very enjoyable...can't wait to try the other bottles in the future.