Domaine de Piaugier, Gigondas, Rhône, France, 2020

Overview of the Wine
Domaine de Piaugier’s vineyards are located in and around the village at the foot of the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail in the Vaucluse department. Here Jean-Marc Autran, son, grandson and great-grandson of wine growers, produced his first wine in 1985. It was made in the cellars built in 1947 by his great-grandfather Alphonse Vautour. Alphonse, who along the slopes of the Briguières hill had made all his wine in the family's original property, called Ténébi, decided to build the present cave on the road leading up to that property.
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Supported by his father, Jean-Marc increased the size of the domaine and developed the sale of bottled wine. Soon the cave was too small, and Jean-Marc decided to enlarge once again in 1995. Along with his wife Sophie, Jean-Marc now cultivates 30 hectares of vines as follows: 3.5 hectares of Gigondas, 12.5 hectares of Sablet, and 14 hectares of Côtes du Rhône.

Sustainable.

Grape / Blend
65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah

Origin
Rhône, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
This wine has the characteristic power for which the appellation is known, coupled with supple textures and notable elegance.

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Gigondas is mostly Grenache yet includes 20% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah, aged in larger foudre. This gamey, sappy garrigue, and peppery 2020 has medium-bodied richness, a supple, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish.

Product size: 750ml