Retour Domaine du Terme - Gigondas - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Gigondas
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Grenache & 20% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense red with violet highlights.
Nose A lovely ripeness is revealed right from the first nose, with a hint of herbaceousness and hints of menthol and garrigue.
Palate A fresh, rich, powerful juice with a supple, silky texture, beautiful relief and long, subtle persistence.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Very ripe, a beautiful herbaceous, menthol garrigue, maquis dry grass, beautiful breed, a ripe and fresh wine with a beautiful tannic expression, relief, persistence,
Cellar ageing From now until 2039
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Nestled at the edge of the ancient Principality of Orange, Domaine du Terme is a cherished secret in Gigondas, cultivated by the Gaudin family for five generations. Positioned at the "end" of the region, at an elevation of 200 meters, its unified 11-hectare vineyard yields wines that are both tender and balanced, matured with simplicity in vats and large barrels. Here, the terroir speaks eloquently, allowing the pure expression of the fruit to shine through.
Wine The 2021 red Gigondas, exceptionally ripe, releases notes of dried herbs, menthol, and garrigue enveloped in a rich fruity essence. This wine charms and impresses, boasting concentration and freshness, along with a beautifully expressive tannic structure, depth, and persistence. It stands out as an exemplary, well-rounded, and nuanced red. An outstanding value at this price point! Rated 93/100 by the Committee.
Vinification Hand-harvested, 80% destemmed. Traditional vinification. Aged in vats for 1 year, then in oak barrels for 6 to 8 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS Rated 93/100 by our committee!