WINE DESCRIPTION
Montirius Confidentiel Gigondas is an exceptional wine produced by Christine and Eric Saurel, who oversee the family-owned Montirius estate in the Gigondas appellation of France's Rhône Valley. This wine is crafted from a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, with vines averaging 85 years in age, including Grenache vines up to 90 years old. The grapes are sourced from a small 1-hectare parcel featuring diverse soils of garrigues, blue clay marl, and yellow sandstone, all within a Mediterranean climate. Hand-harvested and vinified traditionally in cement tanks, the wine undergoes total destemming, light crushing, and natural fermentation. It is aged for two winters in unlined cement tanks and bottled without added sulfites, on fruit or flower days according to the lunar calendar. The result is a pure, expressive Gigondas that captures the essence of its terroir, showcasing the Saurel family's dedication to biodynamic principles and minimal intervention winemaking.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Montirius Confidentiel Gigondas presents an enticing bouquet on the nose, with aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of garrigue, complemented by subtle notes of spice and earthy undertones.On the palate, this wine is full-bodied and well-structured, showcasing a harmonious balance of lush dark fruit flavors, fine-grained tannins, and a lingering finish with touches of licorice and pepper. Ideal food pairings include hearty dishes such as lamb stew, grilled beef, or roasted vegetables with herbs. For cellaring, this Gigondas can be enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit or aged for 8-10 years to allow the complex layers to evolve further, promising even greater depth and elegance with time.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2057
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Grenache
Mourvedre
ORIGINS
Winery: Montirius
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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