In the glass
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
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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.
- 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. 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.
- 1988 — Les Hauts de Montmirail first produced as a distinct single-parcel Gigondas
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset
- 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.