Le Pas de Montmirail, AOC Gigondas, Rouge, 2018

"Gigondas comes from the Latin Jucunditas, which means... Joy! Not surprising considering the feeling of well-being that came over me when I tasted this wine. A delight. One of the most prestigious vintages of the Rhone Valley in a wonderful expression. " - Jérémie Léone, Sommelier

Presentation

Presentation
Nestled in the heart of the Dentelles de de Montmirail massif, Gigondas is one of the finest crus of the Rhone Valley. Le Pas de Montmirail comes from selected high-altitude terroirs with limestone soil on the surface and clay soil deeper down. This accounts for the wine’s elegance, as well as its powerful, generous side.
Terroir
The terroirs that produce our Gigondas consist mainly of limestone soil with a clay subsoil, which accounts for the wine’s rich character.
Vinification
All grape bunches are destemmed and the wine is fermented traditionally with temperature control and pigeage (punching down the cap). The wine is stays on the skins in vat for 15 days.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.

Advice

Serving
Best decanted and enjoyed at 16-18°C. Enjoyable young, but will improve for 5-8 years.
Tasting
Light garnet color with purple reflections. Floral nose with notes of dried flowers, roses, peonies. In the mouth, it is smooth and fresh. A satiny structure, a lacey touch cohabit with a beautifully intense aromatic concentration. One finds with pleasure the noble flowers, some sweet spices, fruits macerated in alcohol but without excess heat. A balance on greediness and distinction. Open 1 hour before serving at around 16°C.
Wine Tasting Video
Food pairings
This satin mouth feel, let's respect it for the harmony. Confit of beef chuck and baker's apple, for the fondant, the smooth texture. Duck parmentier with hazelnut flakes for the play of textures. For the vegans: veggie cannelloni, spinach, oyster mushrooms, tomato and tofu. Complexity in this dish, but a soft texture: all the ingredients for a love marriage!

Reviews

90-93/100
"Marked by scents of black tea and stone fruit, the 2018 Gigondas Pas de Montmirail is an impressively elegant offering from this cooperative cellar. It's full-bodied yet silky and almost delicate in texture, then finishes creamy and intense, with licorice overtones."
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16,5/20
"Tank sample. Tasted blind. Mixed red and black fruit, feathery tannic weave, medium body, moderate length. Slight liquorice and leather flavours adding complexity to the finish."
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Josh Raynolds
"Vivid ruby. Spice-accented aromas of ripe cherry, boysenberry berries and potpourri are given vivacity by a smoky mineral element. Alluringly sweet red/blue fruit and lavender pastille flavors pick up suggestions of allspice and white pepper that build on the back half. Delivers a suave blend of power and finesse and finishes with superb clarity and sneaky, harmonious tannins." [+]