Château Gigognan Bois des Moines Côtes du Rhône Villages
Red wine
4.3
Expert Rating
4.2
Highly Reviewed
2017
750 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Gigognan Bois des Moines Côtes du Rhône Villages is a premium wine produced by Château Gigognan, a renowned winery in the Rhône Valley. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Bois des Moines vineyard, which benefits from a unique terroir with clay and limestone soils and a Mediterranean climate. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine. The style of the wine is characterized by its deep ruby color, aromas of red fruits and spices, and a full-bodied palate with silky tannins and a long finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This robust Côtes du Rhône Villages from Château Gigognan Bois des Moines offers a delightful balance of ripe fruit character and earthy undertones.On the nose, aromas of black plum, cassis, and red currant are accompanied by notes of smoked leather and dried herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is marked by a juicy core of dark berry flavors, complemented by a hint of black pepper and a hint of crushed violet. The finish is long, with lingering notes of mocha and spice adding complexity.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Gigognan
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.