This astonishing wine expresses the essence of the southern Rhône valley, with its opaque purple-black colour and concentrated aroma of black cherry coulis, cream, fresh-turned earth and soy sauce. On the palate it is suave and sophisticated, with a fabulous smooth, silky succulence, amazing richness and a surprisingly delicate violet and freesia lift on the finish. This may well age beautifully, but frankly it's utterly irresistible right now. It comes from an exceptional site: the top three terraces of vines on Les Dentelles de Montmirail, at the foot of the imposing limestone crags that dominate the landscape for miles around. The location results in superb, natural concentration from the steep, well-drained slope; freshness from altitude and exposure to the cooler morning sun, but shade in the hot afternoon. These factors combine to create a wine of unforgettable intensity and balance.
Gigondas 'Les Secrets de Montmirail'
Domaine Brusset
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Press Review
" In the same ballpark, the 2019 Gigondas Les Secrets De Montmirail is more black and blue-fruited and has lots of Syrah peppery herbs, violets, and gamey, floral nuances. Full-bodied on the palate, it’s another concentrated, pure, seamless wine from Laurent Brusset that does everything right. This cuvée is the standard 50/50 split of Grenache and Syrah brought up in 30% new oak, and there are only 225 cases to go around. If you see a bottle, buy it. It will evolve for 20 years or more. Drink 2022-2042. "
Press Review
" Whiffs of anise, cocoa powder and fur lend savory complexity to gorgeously ripe, pristine black plum and cassis here. A blend of Grenache and Syrah matured in equal proportions of barrel and vat, it's intensely ripe but fresh and airy, framed by fine, silky tannins and a lovely crush of stony minerality. While stunning in youth, it's a wine that should improve through 2035 and longer likely. "
Winemaking
Harvested at an extraordinarily low yield of 20 hectolitres per hectare, the grapes are crushed and destalked in the traditional way with no yeast added (the fermentation relies entirely on wild yeasts). The fermentation is long, lasting for 15 days at 26°C and the cap is punched down twice daily to aid the extraction of colour and tannin. The wine is then matured in a combination of large vats and small barrels.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionRhône
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Sub RegionGigongas
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StyleMedium to Full Bodied
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUK0286119
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeGrenache
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes