Les Dentelles

France, Rhône, Gigondas
Bottle
Identity
Producer Maison Ogier
Vol 0.75
Grapes Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Deep ruby with violet reflections.
Aroma Red and black fruits, spices, subtle oak, mineral notes from limestone soils.
Palate Full-bodied, powerful, well-balanced with ripe fruit, firm tannins and polished acidity.
Finish Long, structured finish with lingering spice and fine tannins.
Food Pairing Goat cheese, roasted vegetables, grilled pork skewers.
Serving Temp 16 - 18
Aging Potential 10–15 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 14.0
Aging Process Small barrels and 600 L large fûts for 12 months
Fermentation Temperature-controlled fermentation for three days
Terroir
Soil Limestone ridges (Dentelles de Montmirail) soils.
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Hand-picked grapes, fully de-stalked.
Interesting facts
Ogier has been practicing organic farming since 2006 and harvests the grapes by hand.