Retour Château Gigognan - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Clos du Roi - Red - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône
DESIGNATION: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah & 15% Mourvèdre
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep, intense red.
Nose Delicate aromas of stone fruit and candied fruit.
Palate This expertly blended cuvée reveals a beautiful balance, with a full-bodied palate and fine, silky tannins.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Leg of lamb with rosemary, spiced duck breast, dark chocolate fondant.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A crown jewel of the southern Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape continues to captivate wine lovers worldwide. However, with demand outpacing production, prices are soaring, reflecting the limited availability of this iconic appellation.
Wine Blending the classic trio of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, the 2020 Red Clos du Roi Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a wine of remarkable intensity and finesse, showing perfect ripeness. With layered notes of stone fruits, candied fruit, and spice, it offers a fresh, full-bodied, and elegant profile, with well-integrated tannins. A highly promising 2020 vintage, it will age beautifully for 10 years or more. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Vatting by plot with 10 to 15% stems. Blending after malolactic fermentation. Aged in barrels (15%), foudres (25%) and concrete vats (60%) for 18 months.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 94/100 by our Committee!