Domaine des Pasquiers, Gigondas 2023
Domaine des Pasquiers, Gigondas 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, 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 £27.50 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chêne Bleu, Ventoux 'Astralabe' 2020 Chêne Bleu | £28.50 | |||
| Domaine Gassier Lou Coucardie Rouge 2017 Domaine Gassier · France | £28.96 | |||
| Château De La Gardine, Gigondas Brunel De La Gardine 2021 Château De La Gardine | £29.30 | |||
| Château Canet, La Chapelle Minervois 2020 Château Canet | £29.60 |
Domaine des Pasquiers crafts one of Gigondas' most reliable expressions from their high-altitude vineyards beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail. The 2023 shows the wild herbs of the garrigue, the structured power that comes from old vines, and that distinctive mineral backbone that separates Gigondas from its flashier Châteauneuf neighbours. Built on Grenache and Syrah, the fruit is dense and dark, the tannins serious but not severe, and there's a lovely tension between the Mediterranean warmth and the cooling influence of altitude.