Domaine Giraud
Domaine Giraud Les Gallimardes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4.3
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Domaine Giraud Les Gallimardes Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a premium wine produced by Domaine Giraud, a renowned winery in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation of the Rhône Valley. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Les Gallimardes vineyard, which is known for its sandy soils and old vines that produce low yields of high-quality fruit. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in cement vats and oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earth. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape style, with a medium to full body, firm tannins, and a long finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Domaine Giraud Les Gallimardes Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic expression of the appellation, with a deep and powerful nose of red and dark fruits, leather, and pepper, coupled with a palate of ripe tannins and a hint of chocolate.On the finish, the wine displays a wonderful balance, with a lingering hint of smokiness. Well-structured and deeply complex, this is a wine to savor and enjoy.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
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2059
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Very high
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Grenache
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine Giraud
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.CUSTOMER RATING
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