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Domaine Gauby

Silky fruit, and a very nice intense substance, in a long and peppery finish.
A perfect expression of the terroir!

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Domaine Gauby

Calcinaires 2017

Côtes catalanes IGP

France - Roussillon

  

Domaine Gauby is worked biodynamically, on limestone, clay-limestone and schist soils.
The vinification is traditional. With 100% de-stemming and maceration of 2 to 4 weeks.
Indigenous yeasts. Without enzymage, without chaptalization, and without acidification.
10 months of aging in barrels for 20% and in vats for 80% of the harvest.

Grape varieties:

Grenache noir 15% vines of about ten years
Carignan 10% vines of around twenty years
Mourvèdre 25% vines of around ten years
Syrah 50% vines of around ten years

Tasting Notes:

The dark purple color precedes an intense fruity nose, dominated by aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant) and sweet spices. A nice attack on the palate on silky fruit, and a very nice intense substance, in a long and peppery finish.
A perfect expression of the terroir!

Wine style:

Fresh and elegant red wine.

Food and wine :

Rabbit with mustard. Rosemary lamb chops, sweet potato mousseline with black olives.

Aging potential in your cellar:

8 years

Analytic :

75 cl - 13% volume

Content with sulphites

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. To consume with moderation.

"The consumption of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy, even in small quantities, can have serious consequences on the health of the child".

Country : France
Region: Roussillon wine
Naming of wines : Catalan coasts
Color : Red wine
Organic wine : Vin Bio, Demeter
Type of farming: Organic Agriculture, biodynamic agriculture
Vintage : 2017
Keep : 7 year guard potential
Style of wines : Light and fruity red wine
The advice of guides : Bettane - Desseauve, French Wine Review, Parker
Grapes: Black Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Syrah

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