Gigondas L'Estale

Producer Patrick Lesec Selections (Southern Rhône) Region Southern Rhône, France Encepagement and Elevage for 2004 Vintage 73% Grenache, 50+ years old 27% Mourvedre, 20-40 years old. Mid-slope of Gigondas, rocky, stony soil. Aged 50% in tank, 50% in older barrels. 100% destemmed. 4 week maceration. Encepagement and Elevage for 2003 Vintage 75% Grenache, 50+ years old 10% Syrah, 10-20 years old 15% Mourvedre, 10-20 years old Mid-slope of Gigondas, rocky, stony soil. Aged 50% in tank, 50% in older barrels. 100% destemmed. 4 week maceration. Fermented for four months. Encepagement and Elevage for 2001 Vintage 50% Grenache 50% Syrah Aged in tank. Description This lovely Gigondas comes from the estate of Les Paillère et Piedgu.  It has a spicy nose with the perfume of black fruits.  Dense, ripe black fruits in the mouth are nicely balanced by plenty of soft, round tannins.  Typical of Gigondas, this is a substantial wine with good grip and a lush, sweet finish. Reviews for 2003 Vintage From the Wine Advocate, #156 (Dec 2004): "Points: 89-91. The powerhouse 2003 Gigondas l’Estale is a blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre, and 15% Syrah that achieved 16% natural alcohol. Deep, heady, fat, and chewy, it offers copious quantities of black currant and raspberry fruit along with a hint of minerals, outstanding levels of glycerin, and a long, muscular finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years." © The Wine Advocate From the International Wine Cellar (Jan/Feb 2006): "Points: 90. Deep red. Energetic aromas of red berries and cherry lifted by a floral nuance. Round, silky and sweet on the palate, with the bright raspberry and strawberry notes repeating. This lush, inviting wine finishes with very soft tannins and admirable length." © International Wine Cellar

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