Pierre Amadieu - Gigondas - Romane Machotte - Rouge - 2022

Wine:

With great finesse, the 2022 red Gigondas Romane Machotte opens with a delicate, powdery nose reminiscent of peony and floral essences, as well as spices, pepper, and macerated fruits. The elegant, fleshy structure, with silky tannins, benefits from understated aging, and a certain firmness on the finish suggests good aging potential, for at least 10 years. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification for 21 days in concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in foudres and oak barrels.

Color:

Intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Powdery, aromatic nose, delicate aromas reminiscent of peonies with the presence of Grenache, notes of spices, pepper and macerated fruit.

Palate:

The palate is elegant and full-bodied, with fine tannins and restrained ageing.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prime rib with rosemary, vegetable tian with Provence herbs, black olive tapenade.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A leading name in Gigondas and the largest landowner in the area, Domaine Amadieu has specialized in powerful, flavorful wines built for aging.

With breathtaking parcels on the best high-altitude terroirs of the appellation, nestled against the Dentelles de Montmirail, Pierre Amadieu harvests his Grenache and Clairette grapes at perfect maturity. He crafts characterful wines that are aged for extended periods in foudres, promising exceptional longevity.