Domaine de Piéblanc is an young estate created by wine lover Matthieu Ponson in 2014, at the bottom of the Mont Ventoux. He farms about 40 hectares, in appellations Ventoux, Gigondas, Beaumes de Venise and Cotes-du-Rhone, surrounded by olive trees (with which he produces his own olive oil!). Since 2020, the vineyard is farmed organically. Matthieu's goal is to produce precise and fruity wines, enhancing the sedimentary terroirs on which his vines are growing.
Presentation
Presentation
A singular wine for Gigondas lovers aged in both amphoras and oak barrels during 18 months. Only 3000 bottles per vintage.
Location
60 years-old vines from the locality Pallierouda at the foot of the village of Gigondas.
Terroir
A mixture of limestone, stony, marly soil on a terroir called Le Cône de la Font des Papes.
In the vineyard
Organic conversion.
Manual picking in 15kg crates – selection of grapes on sorting conveyor before destemming
Manual picking in 15kg crates – selection of grapes on sorting conveyor before destemming
Winemaking
48 h cold temperature maceration before fermentation. Fermentation (average 20 days) in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with daily pumping.
Ageing
The Grenache is aged in 750l terra cotta jars and the Syrah in 450l oak barrels from Maison Chassin during 18 months.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Syrah : 30%
Syrah : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15° % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years, Over 15 years
Tasting
Fine nose opening up on slight notes of roasting such as mocha. The mouth is supple suggesting strawberry jam and liquorice. A velvet long and elegant finish.
Food pairings
Red meat, beef bourguigon, hamburger, truffles.
