Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1980: Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas established at Domaine Brusset

Facts

Producer
Domaine Brusset · visiting guide
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.

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