Laudun-Chusclan (Maison Sinnae) La Ferme de Gicon Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2018 (750ml) Côtes de Grandlieu

Laudun-Chusclan (Maison Sinnae) La Ferme de Gicon Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2018 (750ml) Côtes de GrandlieuStanding on the heights, atop a chain of hills next to the Rhne river, Chteau de Gicon has provided a strategic viewpoint over the Rhone Valley from time immemorial. In turn castle fortress then lord's manor, it was owned by the Benedictine Priors of Saint Saturnin and the Lords of Gicon who developed the culture of the vine. They entrusted us with the secret of making wine which expresses the high quality of our terrors. It is for this reason that

fortified wine is perfect on its own or as an accompaniment to chocolate

Aromas of warm bramble preserves

As this is not a scientific process it is not possible to put a definitive age on the wine but one taste will tell you it is not from this century

with creamy and phenolic layers and delicious saline and flinty edges

It evokes the cool

(Tasted: January 23

and white meat with spicy sauces

with a wild berry aroma complemented by notes of noble wood

Try it with a simple seared fish preparation

still backward

Brilliant in color

Blend: 50% Pinot Noir