CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN

CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN

1180 CHEMIN DU CASTILLON
84700 SORGUES

+33 (0)4 90 39 57 46

info@gigognan.fr
www.chateau-gigognan.fr

CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016

CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red 2016

Manual harvested with severe sorting .   Grapes are crushed and destemmed. Fermentation in heat regulated stainless steel tanks each variety separately .  Long vating period with  pumping over and punching of the cap process for better extraction and finer tannins (4 weeks) .Blending  after malolactic fermentation. Matured in oak barrels ( for 30%) &  cement  tanks for better micro oxygenation favorable to ageing before bottling in June 2016 .

Low yields for this crimson red Chateauneuf du Pape, enjoying fine aromas of red berries and underwood,  generous with fine  tanins. Gourmet and enjoyable wine, ideal pairing companion with red meat, game or cheese with character. We advise to drink as from 2 to 3years of age but may be laid for 8 to 10 years.  Serving temperature between 18 °Cs. 

Technical sheet
Syndicat des Vignerons de Châteauneuf-du-Pape
AOC CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
Red 2016

CHÂTEAU GIGOGNAN
1180 CHEMIN DU CASTILLON
84700 SORGUES
+33 (0)4 90 39 57 46

info@gigognan.fr
www.chateau-gigognan.fr

: CHAMBON

VITICULTURE

  • Certified Organic
 

SOILS

Large rounded stones (50%)
Limestone (50%)

GRAPE VARIETIES

Grenache noir (60%)
Mourvèdre (10%)
Syrah (30%)

WINEMAKING PROCESS

Stainless steel tank (100%)

28°
21 days

AGEING

Oak Barrels- Old (30% - 18 month)
Stainless steel tank (70% - 18 month)

TASTING NOTES

Jeb DUNNUCK 91-93 Oct 2017
DECANTER Silver medal May 2018