This wine will be available at the end of January.
Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard Red 2019, the signature wine of the Chateau.
Racy terroir expression, 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 10% Mourvedre. Bottled on June 3rd, 2021. Alcohol is 14,5% of the volume.
James Suckling 91 points: A solid, dense, and flavorful blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. Blackberries, grilled meat, tapenade, and some cloves. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins. Solid and well-driven, with a dense core of dark berries and spices and a chalky finish. Drink or hold.
Tasting note:
The wine presents a striking, sustained color adorned with vibrant purple reflections, inviting the eye with its richness.
It unveils a fine and expressive bouquet on the nose, showcasing a harmonious blend of ripe red and black fruits, including luscious cherries and deep blackberries. These fruity notes are beautifully complemented by essences of warm spices, hints of garrigue, aromatic herbs typical of the Mediterranean landscape, and subtle touches of sweet licorice that add complexity.
The wine offers a remarkable interplay of fullness and elegance on the palate. The texture is velvety, with melted tannins that provide a smooth mouthfeel while preserving a lively freshness that enlivens the senses. The finish, a testament to the wine's value, is long-lasting, leaving a memorable imprint inviting another sip, epitomizing richness and balance.
Winemaking: The grapes are destemmed and sorted manually and then placed in a vat. Vatting lasts approximately 3 weeks, characteristic seated by a gentle extraction developing the complexity aromatic. The post-fermentation maceration work is carried out based on daily juice tastings. Some plots are vinified in whole clusters with the ageing of juices in barrels directly after devatting.
Ageing: 40% of the juice is aged in barrels between 12 and 18 months
Château Gilbert & Gaillard has a firm rooting in the heart of the garrigue-clad countryside, in a Natura 2000 protected area in the Saint-Chinian appellation area, Languedoc-Roussillon. Its exceptional vineyard sites unfurl across its clay-limestone hills at elevations ranging from 150 to 210 meters above sea level. Its red wines blended from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre combine freshness, minerality, and superior aromatic expression.
Rest assured, if you place your order before noon, it will be shipped on the same working day, ensuring prompt delivery and maximum enjoyment of your purchase.
