GABRIEL MEFFRE "Sainte Catherine" 2021 - Gigondas, Rhône Valley - France
GABRIEL MEFFRE "Sainte Catherine" - Gigondas, Rhône Valley - France
A deep aubergine robe, an intense black-fruit nose of plums and dark cherry and a full, intense presence on the palate. A thread of garrigue (rosemary, thyme, juniper) spice runs from start to finish, which is long and generous.
FRANCE
Rhône Valley
Grenache, Syrah
Product Description
Description
A deep aubergine robe, an intense black-fruit nose of plums and dark cherry and a full, intense presence on the palate. A thread of garrigue (rosemary, thyme, juniper) spice runs from start to finish, which is long and generous. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
This Gigondas marries beautifully with roast pigeon with raisins and a tart garnished with porcini and wild mushrooms mousse
Accolades
Awards
Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points
An American wine critic and journalist specialised in domestic, Bordeaux and Rhone Valley wines and is a former writer for The Wine Advocate.
Vegan Wine
Though made entirely the same way as all wines, vegan wines are wines in which during the winemaking step of "fining" that is needed to filter the wine, no animal-based products are used. The most common fining agents used by the wine industry are egg whites and milk protein. Vegan wines instead use alternatives such as clay or plant-based fining agents.
Critique Review
“The 2020 Gigondas Sainte-Catherine is more focused and elegant, with medium-bodied richness as well as a supple, layered, seamless mouthfeel. Giving up fresh black fruits, garrigue, and peppery notes, it has fine tannins, integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It’s another classy wine from this team.”
91 pts, Jeb DunnuckWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Grenache, Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Producer | Gabriel Meffre |
| Average age of vines | 30-40 years |
| Production method | Traditional |
| Harvest method | Hand Picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Maceration time varies according to grape variety: 3 weeks for Grenache, 4 weeks for Syrah, for optimal extraction of aromas and fruit, with temperature control between 28 and 30°C. |
| Aging | Aged in vats and barrels for 12 months before bottling. |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Long Finish, Medium-bodied, Rich, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Spices |
| SKU | RH72 |
Vineyard Info
The story of the Gabriel Meffre Winery began in 1936, when Gabriel and his wife, both passionate about wine, created their ‘Négociant-Vinificateur’ business in Gigondas. More than 80 years later, the family business has built on its strong foundations and has established its reputation as a leading Winery in the southern Rhone Valley.
GABRIEL MEFFRE "SIGNATURE" WINES. Delicious and savoury from day one: this is the commitment of our Gabriel Meffre "signature" wines. For each appellation, and in keeping with the characteristics of the vintage, our know-how is recognisable through our experienced blending of "terroirs" and grape varieties. This wine is a homage to Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century poet and philosopher, that the church of Gigondas took the name of Sainte Catherine. The vineyards are situated on marl limestone deposits of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, with a mix of sand and clay of the Tertiary era. The climate is Mediterranean, significantly influenced by the dry Mistral wind, a high level of annual sunshine and low rainfall, concentrated mostly in the Spring and Fall seasons.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
A deep aubergine robe, an intense black-fruit nose of plums and dark cherry and a full, intense presence on the palate. A thread of garrigue (rosemary, thyme, juniper) spice runs from start to finish, which is long and generous. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
This Gigondas marries beautifully with roast pigeon with raisins and a tart garnished with porcini and wild mushrooms mousse
Awards
Jeb Dunnuck 91 Points
An American wine critic and journalist specialised in domestic, Bordeaux and Rhone Valley wines and is a former writer for The Wine Advocate.
Vegan Wine
Though made entirely the same way as all wines, vegan wines are wines in which during the winemaking step of "fining" that is needed to filter the wine, no animal-based products are used. The most common fining agents used by the wine industry are egg whites and milk protein. Vegan wines instead use alternatives such as clay or plant-based fining agents.
Critique Review
“The 2020 Gigondas Sainte-Catherine is more focused and elegant, with medium-bodied richness as well as a supple, layered, seamless mouthfeel. Giving up fresh black fruits, garrigue, and peppery notes, it has fine tannins, integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It’s another classy wine from this team.”
91 pts, Jeb Dunnuck| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Grenache, Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Producer | Gabriel Meffre |
| Average age of vines | 30-40 years |
| Production method | Traditional |
| Harvest method | Hand Picked |
| Fermentation & maceration | Maceration time varies according to grape variety: 3 weeks for Grenache, 4 weeks for Syrah, for optimal extraction of aromas and fruit, with temperature control between 28 and 30°C. |
| Aging | Aged in vats and barrels for 12 months before bottling. |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Long Finish, Medium-bodied, Rich, Structured |
| Nose Attribute | Spices |
| SKU | RH72 |
The story of the Gabriel Meffre Winery began in 1936, when Gabriel and his wife, both passionate about wine, created their ‘Négociant-Vinificateur’ business in Gigondas. More than 80 years later, the family business has built on its strong foundations and has established its reputation as a leading Winery in the southern Rhone Valley.
GABRIEL MEFFRE "SIGNATURE" WINES. Delicious and savoury from day one: this is the commitment of our Gabriel Meffre "signature" wines. For each appellation, and in keeping with the characteristics of the vintage, our know-how is recognisable through our experienced blending of "terroirs" and grape varieties. This wine is a homage to Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th century poet and philosopher, that the church of Gigondas took the name of Sainte Catherine. The vineyards are situated on marl limestone deposits of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, with a mix of sand and clay of the Tertiary era. The climate is Mediterranean, significantly influenced by the dry Mistral wind, a high level of annual sunshine and low rainfall, concentrated mostly in the Spring and Fall seasons.
