Romain Duvernay Gigondas
75 cl
/
14% Vol
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Romain Duvernay has taken great care to preserve the incredible fruit character in this Gigondas. Made from Predominantly Grenache with a small proportion of Syrah and Mourvedre added for body and structure. The palate is silky smooth with superb balance. Flavours of blackberries, liquorice, and black olives lead to a long delicious finish.
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Romain Duvernay Gigondas
€32.00
Ex Tax: €26.02
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is aromatic and fresh with notes of strawberries, blackberries, and pepper.
Palate
The palate is fruit-driven with blackberries, strawberries, plums, cherries, licquorice, and pepper spice. The full-body and silky smooth tannins provide a long and balanced finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah & 10% Mourvedre
Alcohol %
14%
Estate/Producer
Romain Duvernay
Country
France
Region/AOC
Rhone Valley
Vintage
2016
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
8 to 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Andreas Larson- 93 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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