Château De La Gardine, Gigondas Brunel De La Gardine 2021
Château De La Gardine, Gigondas Brunel De La Gardine 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Cheapest offer £29.30 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gigondas sits in the shadow of the Dentelles de Montmirail and has long been Châteauneuf's rougher, more mountain-edged cousin. The Brunel de la Gardine is Château de la Gardine's Gigondas expression, and it wears that rocky, sun-scorched character honestly. Grenache forms the backbone, with Syrah and Mourvèdre adding structure and a streak of something wilder. The 2021 vintage gave the southern Rhône cooler nights and a longer growing season than usual, which shows: there's freshness here that the appellation doesn't always manage.