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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Alcohol %
14.5
Château Gilbert & Gaillard
2017 Pour Les Amis
This cuvée’s shimmering purple robe is as inviting as its aroma, a perfume of intense red and black fruit, laced with rose petals and a hint of smokiness. The palate is supple and fresh with a pleasant intensity of spice and fruit. This is the ‘Wine For Friends’ to enjoy with the pleasure of conversation among friends.
Pair this easy going vintage with Mediterranean cuisine, charcuterie boards, burgers and tapas.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Château Gilbert & Gaillard is located on an exceptional terroir, a limestone plateau 200 meters above sea level to the south of the Saint-Chinian appellation. The limestone soils produce wines with an excellent balance of fruit and exuberance.
The 15-hectare estate operates on a boutique scale. All of the work is done manually, including the harvest. No weed killers, chemicals, or sprays are used. The vines are 10 years old. The domaine is in year 2 of 3 to organic conversion.
Production Notes
The grapes are harvested, destemmed and sorted by hand on a conveyor belt and then placed in stainless steel vats. The vatting lasts 8 to 10 days, with gentle extraction..
The post-fermentation maceration is guided by daily tastings of the juices with the goal of preserving the expression of the fruit and maintaining remarkable minerality.
La Cuverie, "the vat room," is impressive. Tulip-shaped concrete tanks improve the immersion of the pomace cap. The stainless steel tanks are temperature-controlled with coils inside. The vat room is customized for plot-based vinification, meaning grape varieties can be fermented separately, for easier, more precise blending.
Winemaker Notes
This domaine is owned and operated by Mssrs GIlbert and Gaillard, owners of the famous French glossy wine magazine. They chose the ancient limestone soils of the Languedoc to create signature cuvées of freshness, finesse, and elegance from hand-harvested grapes. Gilbert & Gaillard’s winemaker, Marine Faugier, is an up-and-coming young female winemaker.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair this easy going vintage with Mediterranean cuisine, charcuterie boards, burgers and tapas.
Other Notes
Ageability: Drink now or keep through 2022. “Pour les amis” means “For Friends.”