After a dry winter, with the soil mineralising under the best possible conditions, the early spring was marked by frosts which had a severe impact on the Côtes du Rhône vineyards. Despite this, the terroirs of Maison Sinnae were relatively spared, which enabled the vegetative cycle to get underway with average earliness. The rather rainy spring gave rise to abundant flowering. This produced fresh, taut rosés, powerful, tannic reds and an exceptional white vintage.
Presentation
Presentation
With this range, Maison Sinnae illustrates its desire to share the diversity of the vintages present in the Rhône Valley.
These wines are the result of Maison Sinnae's desire to pass on and share the terroir and heritage of the Rhône Valley to future generations.
Les Traverses sublimates this terroir which produces wines of character, which is what makes the wines of this Gigondas appellation so special.
These wines are the result of Maison Sinnae's desire to pass on and share the terroir and heritage of the Rhône Valley to future generations.
Les Traverses sublimates this terroir which produces wines of character, which is what makes the wines of this Gigondas appellation so special.
Location
The Gigondas vineyard is situated on the left bank of the Rhône. The grapes are grown on vast terraces and on the first slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Terroir
The soils are clay and limestone.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification. Total destemming as soon as the grapes are received. Cold prefermentary maceration (18°C). Long vatting time of 21 days. Delestages, manual punching down, daily pumping over.
Varietals
Cinsault
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Grenache noir
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Visual appearance
A brilliant dark red colour.
At nose
A nose of blackberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and liquorice.
On the palate
The palate has notes of ripe fruit, spices and pepper. A very fresh aroma, a perfect balance in the mouth with a beautiful structure.
Classic food and wine pairings
Cheese, Game, Fish, French cuisine, Red meat
Reviews
""The 2021 Gigondas Les Traverses is a pretty, medium bodied, elegant Gigondas with lots of ripe strawberry and cherry fruit, some sappy garrigue and peppery notes, fine tannins, and solid balance. It's very much in the fresher, juicy, lively style of the vintage and is perfect for drinking over the comming 5-7 years."" [+]
