Chapoutier Gigondas 2003

Grenache (60 to 70 %), Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre. Soil Sandstone and rocky alluvions. This terroir gives great elegance and subtlety. The vineyard is situated between Orange and the ?Mont Ventoux?, on the left bank of the Rhône. Harvesting Hand harvesting at maturity. Matching food with wines All grilled or roast meats Cheese Vinification This Gigondas is vinified in the traditional way with daily pumping-over. Maturing Part of the wine ages in oak casks ; the other part in vats. Bottling after 12 to 16 months of maturing. Tasting Colour : Ruby colour. Nose : Elegant and powerful nose, aromas of strawberry jam, and pepper. Mouth : The attack is floral, tannic and spi