Presentation
Nestled in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Gigognan is a prestigious estate that enjoys an exceptional terroir of rolled pebbles, sand, and deep clay. The Mediterranean climate further enhances the ripening of its emblematic grapes: Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. The estate is certified organic and places great importance on sustainable vineyard practices and manual harvesting, ensuring high-quality grapes and healthy soils. In the winery, vinification is tailored to each parcel to highlight terroir typicity. Aging in oak barrels adds complexity while preserving natural elegance and structure. The reds offer intense black fruit, garrigue, and spice aromas with long, refined finishes, while the whites are fresh, nuanced, and expressive. A benchmark for fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil covered with rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
From soil management to harvest, each step is carried out with precision. The vines are tended with traditional cultivation techniques, strict yield control, and a combination of manual and mechanical harvesting, depending on the plot. The estate emphasizes respect for biodiversity and soil life.
Harvest
The grapes for this cuvée come from low-yielding vines selected from specific parcels.
Winemaking
Destemmed grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Gentle extraction through light pump-overs and punch-downs during a long maceration.
Ageing
The wine is racked into oak foudres before malolactic fermentation, followed by 16 months of ageing in wood.
Varietal
Mourvèdre : 100%
Specifications
Serving
Serving temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
First, you’re drawn in by its deep carmine red colour, then by aromas of blueberry, redcurrant, liquorice, cedar, and cinnamon. On the palate, it reveals a rich, structured, and harmonious profile. The enveloping tannins are balanced by a smooth tension, suggesting the wine’s excellent ageing potential and rewarding those patient enough to wait.
Food pairings
Structured, powerful, and spicy, this cuvée pairs wonderfully with generous southern-style dishes such as daube, braised rib of beef, or grilled eggplant.
