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Gabriel Meffre Sainte-Catherine (Gigondas)

Gigondas · France

Fact sheet

Type: Other
Grape: Rhône-style Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Gigondas
Appellation: Gigondas
Body: full
Acidity: medium
Tannin: high
Sweetness: dry

Food pairing

carnes assadas · cordeiro · caça · carnes vermelhas assadas · queijos curados

Rated vintages

200990 pts

Gigondas is Meffre's home turf, and this cuvée is impressive, boasting ample weight, rich tannins and massive extraction. It's dense and dark, combining asphalt, coffee, chocolate and licorice with black cherry preserves. Ultimately it leaves one wondering if it isn't trying too…