Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
The Archimbaud Bouteiller family
Appellation
Gigondas
Varieties
Grenache (Garnacha), Mourvedre, Syrah (Shiraz)
Farming
Sustainable
Terroir
The area of 45 ha is spread over the slopes of Montmirail Laces regarding the Gigondas appellation and on the set of the other Vacqueyras. Low yields on clay -limestone soils give the wines strength and balance .
Ratings & Reviews
Vineyard
Clay, Gravelly loam soils.
Vinification
Vatting time is around 20 days. The must is pumped over every day in order to extract the colors and tannins and to oxygenate the yeasts. The wine is aged for at least 15 months before being bottled.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Tasting Note
75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre. The Chateau de Montmirail is the largest vineyard owner in the Gigondas appellation, so they were able to put a blend together from their oldest vines that is truly remarkable. Rich and dark in color, this wine shows remarkable finesse for the vintage. This crowd pleaser has a nose of ripe blackberries and earth tones followed by a wine with good length, balance and a rich mouthfeel.
Offerings from Chateau de Montmirail
Gigondas Cuvee Beauchamps
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
Office 800.245.0184
Fax 856.985.5848
