2022 Domaine du Roucas de St. Pierre Gigondas Cuvee Non-Filtre
SKU: E22-014
Regular price $29.98
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2022 is turning out to be an extraordinary vintage for Gigondas. Weather conditions were optimal, producing wines that are stylistically opulent, well-structured, balanced and fresh. Made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, this wine will seduce with its ripe, red and purple fruit aromas, leading to notes of licorice, pepper and garrigue. It’s medium-full bodied with delicate tannins that simply melt away.
The domaine gets its name from a very large rock (roucas in local dialect), thought to have detached from a nearby mountain ages ago, located in the middle of their vineyard. The domaine is managed by Famille Cheron, a fourth-generation team of winemakers who have several holdings in Gigondas and Crozes-Hermitage.
It’s pretty versatile in the pairing department. Herb crusted pork chops will work, as well as dishes with tomato-based sauces served with pasta or pizza.
92 Points, Vinous
"The 2022 Gigondas Non Filtré outperforms the 2021 I tasted last year, showing better overall harmony, ripeness and concentration. On the nose, the 2022 delights with intense raspberry jam, orange rind, fresh violets and leafy shadings. Medium to full-bodied and showing ample weight, the polished 2022 ends with good length on the juicy close." - Nicolas Greinacher