A very high quality Rhone that is ideal with game
Domaine De La Tourade Gigondas “Font des Aieux”
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhone |
| Sub-Region | Gigondas |
| Producer | Domaine de la Tourade |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Composition | 80% GRENACHE, 20% SYRAH |
| Press | 90 points Wine Advocate |
| Dominant Varietal | Grenache |
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WINEMAKER NOTES
The property has belonged to the family for several generations. Frédéric Haut, who is André Richard’s son-in-law, is the 4th generation to take control of the winemaking responsibilities at the domaine. Tourade covers 20 hectares including the appellations Gigondas (8 hectares), Vacqueyras (8 hectares), Muscat de Beaumes de Venise (2 hectares) and Cotes du Rhone (2 hectares). Grenache for the Font des Aieux cuvee is from the domaine’s oldest parcels, now 80+ years old and located in the Dentelles de Montmirail.
TASTING NOTES
Dark red, brilliant color. Intense nose, spice and pepper, red fruit compote. Long & persistent on the palate with pretty tannins. A very high quality Rhône wine that is ideal with all game and red meats.
VINEYARD
- Age of Grenache Vines: 80+ years old
- Appellation: Gigondas
- Area: 8 hectares