Gabriel Meffre Domaine De Longue Toque Gigondas 2019
$42.99
Critical Acclaim: 94 pts Wine Enthusiast; 94 pts Jeb Dunnuck; 91 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
About the wine: Grenache and Mourvèdre from the “Montmirail” sector in the Southwest part of the appellation. This terroir, located at 200 meters in altitude, is mostly sandy marl from the Oligocene period. Syrah comes from the “Pourra” sector in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail at 400 meters of altitude on marl from the Cretaceous period covered with limestone scree, providing elegance and minerality. Manual harvest on18th September and 1st October 2019. Grapes were destemmed and crushed. A 25-day maceration period with regular punch-downs and pump-overs. Temperatures were
maintained around 28° to 30°C. Runoff and separation of the freeflow and press wines. Malolactic fermentation. Re-introduction of a portion of the press wine during the blending process. 16 months maturation in French oak barrels, “demi-muid” (600lt oakbarrels) and vat.
Tasting Notes: "Big and impressive, this wine has a signature saline nerve that runs through a core of fresh blackberries and blueberry compote. The wine is concentrated, with vibrant acidity and supple tannins. While the wine will hold well beyond 2030, it will be difficult for this reviewer to resist now." - Wine Enthusiast.
"Don’t discount the base 2019 Gigondas from this estate, and you won’t be disappointed with a case of this in the cellar. Based on 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah, it has lots of darker red and blue fruits as well as notes of Provençal garrigue, salted meat, pepper, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, wonderfully textured, and seamless, it already delivers the goods yet should offer ample pleasure over the coming decade." - Jeb Dunnuck.
"Dark and savory, with notes of cedar, vanilla, chocolate spice cake and cola on the nose, the 2019 Gigondas is full-bodied, big and dark, concentrated and rich, with hints of warmth and licorice on the long, intense finish." -Robert Parker.
Varietal: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre.
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