Moulin de la Gardette - Gigondas - La Cuvée Tradition - Red - 2020

Wine:

Balancing its sunny character with remarkable freshness, the 2020 Red Gigondas Tradition achieves impeccable harmony. Whole-cluster fermentation lends finesse, tempering the wine’s natural richness to maintain elegance and subtlety. The palate is both supple and full-bodied, with refined tannins and complex layers of black truffle, tapenade, chocolate, spices, and garrigue. A standout success of the vintage. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vatting period of 4 weeks. Aged in old tuns.

Color:

Intense, brilliant red with ruby highlights.

Nose:

Intensely aromatic, with red and black fruit notes enhanced by hints of truffle and black olive tapenade.

Palate:

The palate is well-balanced, offering flavors of chocolate, spices, and garrigue, supported by a concentrated tannic structure. A bold, sun-kissed cuvée that reflects its fully ripened character.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast veal chop and cherry tomatoes pan-fried in olive oil and garlic, grilled duck breast and pan-fried aubergines.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

Jean-Baptiste Meunier brings precision and balance to the high-altitude terroirs of Gigondas, crafting wines at Moulin de la Gardette that embody both character and harmony. With their depth, supple texture, and vibrant fruit aromas, his wines have solidified the estate’s position as a benchmark for the appellation.