Sunday, March 2, 2014

La Chapelle des Pénitents Gigondas 2012 AOC

Variety: Grenache, Syrah

Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Gigondas
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol content: 14,0%
Color:light red with ruby hues
Bouquet: very fruity and approachable, dark sour cherries, hint of blackberries
Taste: medium body,sour cherries, slightly higher acidity, still visible (and slightly unripe) tannins, red currant, pomelo at the end, medium to longer finish 
Recommended food pairing: pate
Overall score: 3+6+11+6+6=82
Price CZK 249
Stopper: plastic cork
Very basic Gigondas, not much to add. It does not do any good for the appellation reputation

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