Delas Frères Gigondas Les Reinages
Rhône, France
Vintage:2020 (Past)
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Reviews
Vinous Media 92 Points
Saturated ruby. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying ripe, red fruit, lavender and spice aromas. Juicy and open-knit, offering concentrated, appealingly sweet raspberry, cherry and candied licorice flavors that tighten up and become livelier as the wine opens up. Finishes long, smooth and juicy, with resonating licorice, red berry notes and just a hint of dusty tannins.
Jeb Dunnuck 90-92 Points
“The 2020 Gigondas Les Reinages is also terrific and, I suspect, will be another outstanding wine. Perfumed raspberry and cherry fruits as well as subtle flower and sappy garrigue notes define the bouquet, and it’s medium-bodied on the palate, with good acidity and a balanced, elegant texture. It should drink nicely right out of the gate.”
Overview
The vineyard lies entirely within the commune of Gigondas in the Vaucluse, at the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail range. The soils consist mainly of red clay and stony alluvium over hillsides or wide terraces.
Winemaking
After crushing and destemming of the crop, the alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks over 10 days. This is followed by 8 to 10 days of maceration to improve extraction. After drawing off and pressing, the malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. The wine is racked and aerated to allow stabilization of its ingredients. It is then kept in tanks, to preserve the freshness of its aromas, before being bottled after 12 months of aging.
Tasting Notes
The color is a deep garnet red. In its youth, it reveals black cherry aromas which will evolve towards notes of woodland and spices. On the palate, this is a warm, heady wine whose texture is well-rounded and silky. The finish is perfectly balanced.
Food Pairing
This wine is suitable throughout the meal, and goes particularly well with rich sauces, game, red meat and dishes.
Technical Information
Varietals: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah