In the glass
Aroma: ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, dried herbs, pepper
Palate: plum, red berry, tobacco, medium tannins, clean mineral finish
The approachable mid-tier Gigondas from Brusset; accessible and herb-accented with the characteristic Grenache warmth of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
What it pairs with
-
Grilled Provencal sausages
Medium-bodied Gigondas is ideal with grilled pork sausages. -
Lamb burgers with tapenade
Herb notes and ripe fruit match well with lamb burgers.
How to serve Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled Provencal sausages, Lamb burgers with tapenade. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Le Grand Montmirail is Brusset's mid-tier Gigondas, named for the Dentelles de Montmirail range that frames the appellation. More approachable than Les Hauts de Montmirail.
- 1980 — Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas established at Domaine Brusset
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset
- Grapes
- Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Gigondas AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas
What does Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas taste like?
On the nose, ripe cherry, garrigue, lavender, dried herbs, pepper. On the palate, plum, red berry, tobacco, medium tannins, clean mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The approachable mid-tier Gigondas from Brusset; accessible and herb-accented with the characteristic Grenache warmth of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
When should I drink Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas?
Grilled Provencal sausages is the canonical pairing; Lamb burgers with tapenade is the other strong match. Medium-bodied Gigondas is ideal with grilled pork sausages.
What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas?
The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.