Château Raspail | Gigondas

De Gigondas van Château Raspail is een verrassend mooie wijn die gemakkelijk nog enkele jaren kan liggen. Gemaakt van Grenache (74%), Syrah (20%) en Mourvèdre (6%). De gemiddeelde leeftijd van de wijnstokken is 40 jaar. De bodem is klei met kalk.
Alle druiven worden met de hand geplukt en de wijn rijpt 24 maanden op betonnen cuves. Daarna 12 maanden rijping op fles.

English description
The Gigondas Chateau Raspail is a surprisingly nice wine that can be easily kept for several years. Made of Grenache (74%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (6%). The reported average age of the vines is 40 years. The soil constits of clay and limestone.
All grapes are picked by hand and the wine is aged 24 months in concrete vats. Then 12 months aging in bottle.

A soft, full-bodied wine from the southern Rhone The wine has good structure and nice fruit aromas. To enjoy with red meat, game and cheese.