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Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige
Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux
France - Rhone Valley - Gigondas AOC   

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre produced from the oldest vines of the estate and only in the years of highest grape quality. Aromas of prune, chocolate, spices, fruit brandy and plum. Rounded tannins and a long finish.

Specifications
Appellation
Gigondas AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and Syrah
Age of vines
50 years old
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Blue Clay
Vinification
Grapes are carefully hand picked.
No crush, destemmed.
Only very soft pump over during the fermentation.
Vating about 20 days according to the vintage.
Production
666 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Red meats aged, venisson

Reviews and News

2020 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 94 PTS - JD

2020 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 94 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"I was also able to taste the late-release 2020 Gigondas Cuvée Prestige, which is 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre that was brought up in barrel. It has a rocking nose of Provençal spices, saddle leather, dried flowers, and assorted strawberry and raspberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Count me in as a fan. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 7-8 years."

- Jeb Dunnuck (October 30th 2023), 94 pts

 

2019 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 91-93 PTS - JD

2019 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 91-93 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Not yet bottled, the 2019 Gigondas Cuvée Prestige checks in as 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre, all from the older vines of the estate and vinified and aged in barrel. There are a tiny 700 cases produced. A terrific nose of red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, and subtle spicy oak is followed by remarkable purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. it has a touch of modern character which is going to integrate with 2-3 years of bottle age, and it will have 10-15 years or more of prime drinking.."

- Jeb Dunnuck (January 2022), 91-93+ pts

 

2017 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 92-94+ PTS - JD

2017 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 92-94+ PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Not yet bottled, the 2017 Gigondas Prestige is a smaller production cuvée and comes from the oldest vines of the estate (the blend is 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre) and is vinified and aged in French oak. Its deep purple color is followed by a concentrated, medium to full-bodied Gigondas that has complex notes of blackcurrants, cedary herbs, pepper, and crushed mint. It has good acidity, present yet ripe tannins, and a great finish, and is certainly a beautiful Gigondas in the making. Unfortunately, there are only 700 cases made."

- Jeb Dunnuck (September 26th 2018), 92-94+ pts

 

2015 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 91 PTS - WE

2015 Le Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Prestige - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast"In this wine, potent aromas of black cherry and plum are shaded by notes of char, toast and smoke. A blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre, it offers fleshy black-fruit flavors that are concentrated on the palate, edged by hints of granite and earth. Plump and plush but layered with fine, firm tannins, it's ready now but should hold through 2025. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA"

- Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 91 pts

 

Producer Information: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux

Founded in 1905 by Gabriel Archimbaud, Domaine Clos de Cazaux is now run by his grandsons Jean-Michel and Frédéric Vache.
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