Domaine des Capes, Domaines des Capes, AOC Gigondas, Rouge, 2022

Presentation

Presentation
Owned by the Daniel family since 1753, the estate is located in the Dentelles de Montmirail at an altitude of 300 metres. The vineyard has a fine terroir that protects the vines from disease and guarantees pure, natural wine. The Daniel family knows a thing or two about viticulture since they have been growing vines for generations. Their wine is powerful and generous.
Location
Âge moyen des Vignes : 50 ans.
Altitude du Vignoble : 350 mètres.
Terroir
This Gigondas is grown on clay-limestone soil that accounts for its personnality.
Winemaking
The greatest of care has been taken in making this Gigondas, combining the best of traditional and modern methods. In charge of perpetuating the estate’s identity, our cellarmaster ferments the juice in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its fruity aromas.
Ageing
The wine is then aged for 8-10 months to add aromatic complexity and intensity.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%

Advice

Tasting
It features a wide range of flavours, including very ripe black fruit, liquorice, and herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and fresh bay leaf.
Food pairings
It is ideal with lamb, beef and stewed vegetables.