Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Slow-braised ox cheek with vegetables
    Dense fruit and tobacco complexity match rich braised beef.

How to serve Domaine du Pegau 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. 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.

  1. 2005: Domaine 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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