Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola by Château Coujan

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, violet, cedar, garrigue

Palate: dark plum, tobacco, thyme, structured tannin

Gabrielle de Spinola is Château Coujan's barrel-aged flagship Saint-Chinian. Syrah-led with Grenache and Mourvèdre; long-aged in French oak.

What it pairs with

Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Structured tannin handles lamb fat; thyme and garrigue echo Provençal seasoning.
Beef daube
Slow-braised beef finds harmony with cedar and tobacco depth.
Aged Comté
Dark cherry and structured tannin meet Comté's nutty crystals.

History

Gabrielle de Spinola is the barrel-aged flagship of Château Coujan, named after a historical Spinola family ancestor. The cuvée matches the Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre blend through extended French oak ageing.

2000: Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola bottled as estate flagship

Facts

Producer: Château Coujan · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (67%), Grenache (23%), Mourvèdre (10%)
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Aged 12-18 months in French oak barrels
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 4-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola

What does Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola taste like?

Black cherry, violet, cedar and garrigue on the nose; dark plum, tobacco, thyme and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 60-90 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola?

Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical match; beef daube and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Cuvée Gabrielle de Spinola?

67% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre. The cuvée is named after a historical Spinola family ancestor at Château Coujan.

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