Gigondas AOC (France)
Gigondas is a commune, and a wine region, in Vaucluse in South Rhône.
Gigondas Flavors
Red and Black Cherries and Red and Blue Berries are typical Gigondas flavors.
Hints of Pepper and Licorice.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Blueberry |
 Black Currant |
 Pepper |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging
 Vanilla |
 Spices |
 Leather |
 Tobacco |
Gigondas Profile
Gigondas is known for a perfect balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity:
| BODY: | Medium - Plus |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Plus |
| FRUIT: | Medium - Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Gigondas Food Pairing
Gigondas wines should be paired with rich flavors.
Gigondas pairs perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle, Marinated Asian, BBQ and Grilled Meat.
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Duck |
 Casserolle |
 Stew |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Game |
 Meat |
Excellent Pairings
Rich Pizza. Hamburger. Stews. Casserolle. Goulash. Sausages. Pepper Sauce. Asian Marinated Dishes. Lamb. Lamb Shanks. Game in Cherry Sauce. Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game. Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
French Specialities
Oxtail Bourguignonne.
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit).
The Ideal Glass for Gigondas
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Gigondas Food Pairing
Tapas |
Salami |
Ham |
Rich Pizza |
Hamburger |
Duck |
Casserolle |
Stew |
Pork |
Lamb |
Game |
Meat |
Gigondas wines should be paired with rich flavors.
They pair perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle and Marinated Asian.
They also love BBQ and Grilled Meat.
Excellent Pairing:
Rich Pizza. Hamburger.
Stews. Casserolle. Goulash.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
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The Ideal Glass for Gigondas
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Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
Gigondas AOC
Gigondas is a little brother to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Gigondas Rouge is produced from maximum 80% Grenache, minimum 15% Syrah and/or Mourvedre, and maximum 10% from other local grapes.
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