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2015 Pierre Amadieu Gigondas 'Romane Machotte'
Pierre Amadieu
The old Grenache and Syrah vines that produce this Gigondas are deeply rooted in the chalk and clay slopes of the family estate, where the scent of the “garrigue” that grew there for centuries still perfumes the vines that have replaced it. Early in October, the hand picking starts under the warm autumn sun, the moment when the grapes are just starting to be perfectly ripe. The “cuvaison” is long (about 30 days) in order to extract only the best from each grape variety – and to allow the spirit and the traditions of our family terroir to be expressed. A traditional ageing of 12 months, partly in two year-old barrels and partly in oak casks, allows a blending of the delicate oak flavours with the subtle natural micro-oxygenation of the wine.
Plum jam with a hint of vanilla and juicy blackcurrant are enveloped in soft yet powerful tannins, mingling with scents of provençal wild herbs (thyme, laurel and rosemary) to produce an aromatic bouquet, building to a long and spicy finish seasoned with black pepper. - Pierre Amadieu
March, 2017
Vinous Media
91-93 points
Full ruby. Potent, spice-tinged aromas of raspberry liqueur and potpourri pick up a smoky mineral accent with aeration. Deeply concentrated red fruit and floral pastille flavors take a darker turn as the wine opens up, developing licorice and cola nuances and a hint of cassis. Closes smooth, sweet and very long, showing resonating floral character and gentle tannic grip.
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