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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, smoked meat, thyme, warm spice
Palate: dark plum, tobacco, mineral, firm tannins, long herbal finish
Domaine du Pegau's Gigondas carries the same traditional old-foudre philosophy as their Chateauneuf; structured, herb-driven, and deeply characterful.
What it pairs with
- Roasted lamb with lavender honey glaze Southern herb and cherry notes pair with lavender-glazed lamb.More wines for lamb →
- Slow-braised ox cheek with vegetables Dense fruit and tobacco complexity match rich braised beef.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine du Pegau 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. Roasted lamb with lavender honey glaze, Slow-braised ox cheek with vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pegau extended their portfolio to Gigondas to offer a more accessible Southern Rhone red in the same traditional style. The wine is produced from purchased old-vine Grenache in Gigondas, vinified and aged in old foudres.
- 2005Domaine du Pegau Gigondas first produced
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Pegau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%)
- Classification
- Gigondas AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; same philosophy as Chateauneuf
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Domaine du Pegau Gigondas
What does Domaine du Pegau Gigondas taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, garrigue, smoked meat, thyme, warm spice. On the palate, dark plum, tobacco, mineral, firm tannins, long herbal finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. Domaine du Pegau's Gigondas carries the same traditional old-foudre philosophy as their Chateauneuf; structured, herb-driven, and deeply characterful.
When should I drink Domaine du Pegau Gigondas?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine du Pegau Gigondas?
Roasted lamb with lavender honey glaze is the canonical pairing; Slow-braised ox cheek with vegetables is the other strong match. Southern herb and cherry notes pair with lavender-glazed lamb.
What grapes are in Domaine du Pegau Gigondas?
The blend is Grenache (75%), Mourvedre (15%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Gigondas AOC.
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