In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, raspberry, lavender, herbs, light spice
Palate: juicy red fruit, light pepper, fresh herb, soft tannins, easy finish
Entry-level, lightest and most approachable Gigondas from Brusset; fresh fruit, soft tannins, and herb character for everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie board
Fresh, light Grenache is ideal for charcuterie without overpowering. -
Picnic with mixed olives and bread
Fresh herb notes and light tannins work well for informal outdoor eating.
How to serve Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Charcuterie board, Picnic with mixed olives and bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The entry-level Gigondas Tradition from Domaine Brusset; lighter and simpler than the single-parcel cuvees but offering the appellation's characteristic freshness and herb notes.
- 1975 — Gigondas Tradition established as the entry point in the Brusset range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset
- Grapes
- Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%)
- Classification
- Gigondas AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition
What does Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, raspberry, lavender, herbs, light spice. On the palate, juicy red fruit, light pepper, fresh herb, soft tannins, easy finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Entry-level, lightest and most approachable Gigondas from Brusset; fresh fruit, soft tannins, and herb character for everyday drinking.
When should I drink Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition?
Drink 1-6 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 Tradition?
Charcuterie board is the canonical pairing; Picnic with mixed olives and bread is the other strong match. Fresh, light Grenache is ideal for charcuterie without overpowering.
What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Gigondas Tradition?
The blend is Grenache (80%), Syrah (10%), Cinsault (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.