Domaine de Piaugier
Gigondas
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Last night I opened the 2019 Domaine de Piaugier Gigondas from À Sablet, France. A blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre.
On the nose is rich plum, blood orange, anise, black olive, reductive notes and potting soil.
On the palate is raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, black pepper, spice, star anise, leather and brambles.
This is a medium to full bodied wine with a velvety polished mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium to medium + grippy tannins that easily move into a long red & black fruit earthy finish. Have a productive week ahead and the next weekend will be here before you know it. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Last night I opened the 2019 Domaine de Piaugier Gigondas from À Sablet, France. A blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre.
On the nose is rich plum, blood orange, anise, black olive, reductive notes and potting soil.
On the palate is raspberry, strawberry, black cherry, black pepper, spice, star anise, leather and brambles.
This is a medium to full bodied wine with a velvety polished mouthfeel medium + acidity and medium to medium + grippy tannins that easily move into a long red & black fruit earthy finish. Have a productive week ahead and the next weekend will be here before you know it. Stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
A pleasant surprise, none of that syrupy stuff going on.. In a great place right now.
A pleasant surprise, none of that syrupy stuff going on.. In a great place right now.
Feb 28th, 2013East drinking red very well balanced. Hints or raspberry vanilla cinnamon
East drinking red very well balanced. Hints or raspberry vanilla cinnamon
Jun 29th, 2023
Really enjoyed this wine, bought it without knowing how it would be. Has a supple mouth feel, smooth dark fruits and clean finish.
Really enjoyed this wine, bought it without knowing how it would be. Has a supple mouth feel, smooth dark fruits and clean finish.
Aug 13th, 2020
Drinking with the root beer short rib from Alinea...worked well!
Drinking with the root beer short rib from Alinea...worked well!
May 10th, 2020
This is a beautifully mid-weighted Gigondas. A very pleasing wine. Not the powerhouse style I expect from this Cru, but very pleasing.
This is a beautifully mid-weighted Gigondas. A very pleasing wine. Not the powerhouse style I expect from this Cru, but very pleasing.
Jul 16th, 2018
Sounding arrogant: I'd rather have Burgundy
Sounding arrogant: I'd rather have Burgundy
Apr 9th, 2017Wonderfully full bodied. White pepper and some bright fruit notes but still tannic and big.
Wonderfully full bodied. White pepper and some bright fruit notes but still tannic and big.
Feb 6th, 2016Wonderful Grenache blend, and at $54 at a restaurant markup, a killer value.
Wonderful Grenache blend, and at $54 at a restaurant markup, a killer value.
Jul 26th, 2014