Xavier Vignon Gigondas Rouge is a refined Southern Rhône wine overflowing with lush blackberry, cherry, and raspberry notes, layered with spice, floral nuance, and a subtle savoury edge. Elegant yet bold, with silky tannins and a lingering finish, it shines with roasted meats, game, and rich mushroom dishes, offering a delicious balance of intensity and finesse.
Wine Profile
Region
:
Cote De Rhone
Classification
:
AOC
Appellation
:
Gigondas
LWIN
:
1593985
Flavours
Blackberry
Raspberry
Clove
Pepper
Blackcherry
Food Pair
Curry
Beef
Osso buco
Butter chicken
Chicken tikka masala
Classic Lamb Roast
Grilled Mustard Covered Rack of Lamb
About this WINE
Grenache
Tannic, spicy, herbal and a ripe sweetnessGrenache Noir or Garnacha, as it is called in Spain, is one of the most widely planted grapes, especially around the Mediterranean. Believed to originate from Spain, this theory has recently been challenged by researches claiming its home to be the island of Sardegna, Italy.In the Southern Rhône Valley in France, Grenache Noir is often blended with Mourvèdre and Syrah, but it is probably best known as one of the principal grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, comprising 70 percent of the blend. But this vigorous variety is also an important component in Gigon
Mourvedre
Red fruits, flowers, herbs and gameThis late-ripening and sun-loving grape is often considered a bit of diva, because it requires a lot of patience and attention. Mourvèdre is grown widely, but is most popular in France and Spain. It is believed to originate from Spain, where it is known as Monastrell or Mataró.Mourvèdre is one of Rhône’s major grapes and one of the regular supporting grapes in the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. To experience a wine where Mourvèdre is the dominant grape, look to the region of Bandol. Here it’s required that 50- 95 percent is Mourvèdre and it’s also where yo
Côtes du RhôneAt the generic level, the official AOC Côtes du Rhône region stretches 200 km from Vienne in the north to Avignon in the south and from the foothills of the Massif Central in the west to the fore-slopes of the Vaucluse and Luberon mountains east of the town of Orange. 171 communes in the French departments of Ardèche, Bouches du Rhône, Drôme, Gard, Loire, and Vaucluse are concerned with production from the 83,839 (2008) hectares of vineyard. The average yield is 52 hectolitres per hectare. Wines of all three colours must have a minimum alcohol content of 11%. The average annual p...
