The 2023 vintage, despite a dry winter, witnessed the vines beginning their cycle. A rainy spring energized growth, especially for the Grenache. Summer heat exceeding 40°C affected yields, but the grape quality remains excellent, resulting in robust red wines, aromatic whites, and a vibrant character for the rosés.
Presentation
Presentation
At an altitude of 245m, in the heights of the village of Chusclan, stands the ruins of the Château de Gicon which overlook the Rhône and its valley. The vineyard, situated below the castle ruins, has a specific winemaking process to give rise to this unique cuvée. A powerful Côtes du Rhône with notes of crushed blackberries, star anise and a touch of mint. Rich, thick and dense tannins for a gastronomic wine.
Location
This cuvée comes from a vineyard stretching below Château de Gicon, a medieval 12th-century fortress that dominates the entire southern Côtes-du-Rhône vineyard from the top of the Gicon hill.
Terroir
The selection is carried out on a poor, clay and limestone terroir scattered with rolled pebbles («galets roulés»). The vines are sheltered from the wind and benefit from an ideal amount of sunshine.
Winemaking
100% classic vinification (destemmed and crushed grapes), fermentation at 25°C and regular supply of oxygen during vinification.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
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
Serving temperature 15-17°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Visual appearance
A deep, pretty cherry red colour that is bright and seductive.
At nose
The nose of this wine has a pleasant freshness of aniseed and of a great purity in the fruit with notes of very ripe raspberry and strawberry.
On the palate
The tannins are soft and plump. The palate lingers on sweet spices and pepper notes.
Classic food and wine pairings
Cheese
