Domaine Montirius, Gigondas La Tour 2021 750ml

Product Info

The 2021 Domaine Montirius 'La Tour' Gigondas is a beautifully pure, fresh, and expressive representation of the Southern Rhône. Crafted by the Saurel family—pioneers who established the first certified biodynamic estate in Gigondas—the "La Tour" cuvée acts as the estate's most approachable, immediately drinkable Gigondas. Sourced from younger estate vines (10–35 years old) and aged 100% oak-free in unlined concrete vats, it mirrors the cooler, elegant profile of the 2021 vintage. 

• Fruit: Dominant notes of dark wild cherries, black raspberry, and brambly mountain berries.
• Florals: A distinct, elegant perfume of fresh violets that adds beautiful lift.
• Herbal & Spice: Plenty of crushed black pepper, licorice, and savory garrigue herbs (lavender, thyme, and bay leaf) characteristic of the region. 

• Flavors: A solid, nicely concentrated core of juicy darker cherries and dark plum supported by peppery spice.
• Body & Texture: Medium-bodied and light on its feet. It swaps out the typical heavy warmth of Southern Rhône reds for a fluid, pure, and vibrant texture. 
• Tannins & Acidity: Features ripe, "melting" tannins that feel silky and seamless, supported by the brighter acidity inherent to the 2021 vintage. 
• Finish: Clean and outstandingly long, showing off an elegant line of mineral freshness and lingering herbal spice.

• Blend Composition: 80% Grenache Noir and 20% Mourvèdre.
• Terroir: Sourced from 5 hectares of plots nestled in garrigue plains, blue clay marl, and yellow sandstone gravel soils.
• Winemaking: Hand-harvested, completely de-stemmed, and fermented with indigenous natural yeasts without additives or oak contact.
• Aging: 100% aged in winter concrete vats, then bottled on fruit or flower days according to the biodynamic lunar calendar. No sulfites are added during the bottling phase.
• Alcohol Content: 13.5% to 14% ABV. 

• Serving Advice: Serve at around 16°C (60–62°F). Giving it 30–60 minutes in a decanter will coax out the deeper fruit and soften the peppery edge.
• Food Pairings: The wine's vibrant acidity and herbal backbone make it a seamless match for grilled lamb chops with rosemary, slow-cooked venison stews, roasted duck, or earthy mushroom ragù over polenta.