France, Saint-Chinian AOC
Syrah, Grenache
LP
lemoine pierre
Managing Director, Château Gilbert & Gaillard
GM
Gaillard Matthieu
Principal / Owner, Château Gilbert & Gaillard
FM
Faugier Marine (attending)
Winemaker, Château Gilbert & Gaillard
Description
The grapes come from one single plot, le « Clos des Etoiles », a designated vineyard with a distinctive micro-climate. Brilliant, deep garnet-red emphasied by diffuse red highlights. The nose shows a complex bouquet of tobacco, spice, liquorice, violet and blackberry notes. The palate displays a distincitve velvety tannin structure. Substantial length extends enjoyment for several seconds.
Awards
95 pts Decanter Points
Gold Decanter Medal
Alcohol
15.0%
Color
Apparent color: darkRed
Intensity: deep
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: intense
Floral: intense
Spice: intense
Wood: moderate
Taste
Acidity: medium
Body: full
Tannins: soft
