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Vieux Clocher

Vieux Clocher Gigondas (Nobles Terrasses)

France, Rhone

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Vieux Clocher Gigondas (Nobles Terrasses) is a premium red wine produced by Vieux Clocher, a renowned winery in the Gigondas appellation of the Rhône Valley. The vineyards are situated on terraced slopes with a mix of clay and limestone soils, which impart a unique character to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Gigondas style, with a full-bodied and structured palate that is balanced by a long and elegant finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Gigondas from Vieux Clocher is a complex, full-bodied red with aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, smoke, and earth.On the palate, it is rich and velvety, with a hint of spice and a long, lingering finish. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, giving the wine a wonderful structure. The overall effect is one of elegance and balance, making it a pleasure to drink now or to cellar over the next few years.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

High

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Shiraz/Syrah

Grenache

ORIGINS

Winery: Vieux Clocher

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

4.1

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