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 (Gigondas, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chêne Bleu, Ventoux 'Astralabe' 2020 Chêne Bleu · Ventoux | £28.50 | |||
| Gigondas, Cuvée de la Tour Sarrasine, Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux 2022 Le Clos des Cazaux · Rhône | £28.50 | |||
| Château Canet, La Chapelle Minervois 2020 Château Canet · Languedoc-Roussillon | £29.60 | |||
| Domaine de Font-Sane Gigondas Tradition 2023 Domaine de Font-Sane · Rhône | £29.95 |
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.