Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: blackberry, garrigue, crushed rock, dried violet, iron

Palate: dark cherry, leather, tobacco, firm mineral tannins, long earthy finish

The top Gigondas from Brusset; sourced from Les Hauts de Montmirail, a high-altitude parcel producing concentrated, mineral Grenache with age-worthy structure.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted lamb with rosemary
    Structured, earthy Gigondas is a natural match for traditional lamb.
  • Wild boar stew
    Iron and leather notes complement gamey wild boar.

How to serve Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail

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. Slow-roasted lamb with rosemary, Wild boar stew. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

The Brusset family's Gigondas comes from the Dentelles de Montmirail, the jagged limestone cliffs that dominate the appellation's eastern boundary. Les Hauts de Montmirail is the highest parcel in the Brusset Gigondas holdings.

  1. 1988: Les Hauts de Montmirail first produced as a distinct single-parcel Gigondas

Facts

Producer
Domaine Brusset · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%)
Classification
Gigondas AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 25-45 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1988

Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail

What does Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail taste like?

On the nose, blackberry, garrigue, crushed rock, dried violet, iron. On the palate, dark cherry, leather, tobacco, firm mineral tannins, long earthy finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. The top Gigondas from Brusset; sourced from Les Hauts de Montmirail, a high-altitude parcel producing concentrated, mineral Grenache with age-worthy structure.

When should I drink Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail?

Drink 5-15 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 Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail?

Slow-roasted lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing; Wild boar stew is the other strong match. Structured, earthy Gigondas is a natural match for traditional lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail?

The blend is Grenache (70%), Mourvedre (20%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.

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