Domaine du Grapillon d'Or
1806 Gigondas Red Rhone Blend
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, FranceGrenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Top Notes For
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Kirsch, black cherry, herbs, mint, chocolate, medium acid toast and a bit of funk. Pretty damn good if not a little ripe.
Kirsch, black cherry, herbs, mint, chocolate, medium acid toast and a bit of funk. Pretty damn good if not a little ripe.
2 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2015Dark berries and eucalyptus, give a little time to open up and get interesting.
Dark berries and eucalyptus, give a little time to open up and get interesting.
1 person found it helpfulSep 5th, 2014
Spice notes on the nose, woody, deep red fruit
Full body, high alcohol, tannins, med high acid, med dry
Velvety texture and vegetal finish
Spice notes on the nose, woody, deep red fruit
Full body, high alcohol, tannins, med high acid, med dry
Velvety texture and vegetal finish

Maybe 90% overripe fruit. Would have absolutely pegged it as new world. Small hints of dark chocolate and earthy spices. No finish. Too much alcohol. Meh.
Maybe 90% overripe fruit. Would have absolutely pegged it as new world. Small hints of dark chocolate and earthy spices. No finish. Too much alcohol. Meh.
Aug 1st, 2016
Opened for a few hours of breathing ... Subtle nose.. Dry berries, leather .. tight finish .
Opened for a few hours of breathing ... Subtle nose.. Dry berries, leather .. tight finish .
Mar 29th, 2015

