85-87 WA
Montirius - Terre des Ainés 2018 - Gigondas

    Montirius - Terre des Ainés 2018 - Gigondas

    Rhône • Gigondas • Red

    CHF 95.00 tax included
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    CHF 42.22 / L
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Carton

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Rhône
    • Appellation Gigondas
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2018
    • Culture Biodynamics
    • Grape varieties 80% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

    This Gigondas is distinguished by its breadth and fleshy texture, offering fine, silky tannins. True to the estate's style, it avoids excessive sun exposure, thus allowing for a truly indulgent tasting experience.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Parker (WA) 85-87/100
    • Vinous 94/100
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The Terre des Ainés cuvée comes from a 10-hectare plot situated on varied soils of garrigue, blue clay marl, sand, and yellow sandstone. The vines, with an average age of 75 years, include Grenache vines that are 85 years old. This cuvée takes its name from the family heritage, symbolizing the five generations who have tended these 10 hectares of vines.

    Vinification and aging

    - Hand-harvested grapes
    - Traditional winemaking
    - Aged in cement tanks for two winters
    - Bottled without barrel aging

    Montirius

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    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2022 à 2031

    • Ageing potential 2018

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • spicy
    • complex