2016 Château Gigognan 'Cardinalice' Châteauneuf-Du-Pape

About The Wine

Manual harvested with severe sorting. Grapes are crushed and destemmed. Fermentation in heat regulated stainless steel tanks each variety separately. Long vating period with pumping over and punching of the cap process for better extraction and finer tannins (4 weeks). Blending after malolactic fermentation. Matured in oak barrels (for 30%) & cement tanks for better micro oxygenation favourable to ageing before bottling in June 2016.

Low yields for this crimson red Chateauneuf du Pape, enjoying fine aromas of red berries and underwood, generous with fine tannins. Gourmet and enjoyable wine, ideal pairing companion with red meat, game or cheese with character.

This wine is sitting perfectly in it's ideal drinking window now or can be cellared for a few years or more. 

Serving temperature between 16-18°Cs. 

About Chateau Gigognan

Situated at the heart of the Rhône Valley, close to the famous papal city of Avignon, Château Gigognan encompasses vines in a landscape of rolling hills, parasol pines, olive trees and pebbles. 

The wines are made, aged and bottled on site. Gigognanharvests low yields and places special emphasis on each individual vineyard and the specific grape varieties grown there.

The soil ranges from sand and limestoneto the rocky soils studded with galets so common in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. 

Quality and environmental responsibility are the driving forces behind the estate, which sees each vine managed with respect and in line with the natural rhythms of the terroir.

The vineyard is worked with thoroughness and precision on a daily basis, as shown, for example, by the cereals grown between the rows of vines to offer them a protective cover of vegetation.

Snapshot

Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone

Country: France

Alcohol: 15.5%

Vintage: 2016

Size: 750ml

Closure: Cork

Varieties: Grenache, Syrah

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