Domaine du Gour de Chaulé

Cuvée Tradition Gigondas Grenache

9.155 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.5

A gigondas made in the traditional style which is becoming increasingly rare. The estate has been passed down through the women of the Bonfils family since 1900, and they practice non-intervention - meaning minimal sulpher and also no destemming, no filtering, and no fining. The wine itself is incredibly unique and shows more complexity than the more well know producers. I was getting tons of sour, wild cherries and earthy, spice notes with body and power - and an edge that can't really be described. You should try one because it's different and it's also delicious.

A gigondas made in the traditional style which is becoming increasingly rare. The estate has been passed down through the women of the Bonfils family since 1900, and they practice non-intervention - meaning minimal sulpher and also no destemming, no filtering, and no fining. The wine itself is incredibly unique and shows more complexity than the more well know producers. I was getting tons of sour, wild cherries and earthy, spice notes with body and power - and an edge that can't really be described. You should try one because it's different and it's also delicious.

Aug 12th, 2015
Tony McClung

President Scarpetta Wine

9.0

Loving this in 375 format. A ways to go, but it's in a good place of earth and fruit.

Loving this in 375 format. A ways to go, but it's in a good place of earth and fruit.

Dec 13th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.3

Another Neal rosenthal selection

Another Neal rosenthal selection

Jan 30th, 2014
Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.5

A near 100% Grenache based bottling from Neal Rosenthal's book. Very tasty.

A near 100% Grenache based bottling from Neal Rosenthal's book. Very tasty.

Jan 30th, 2013
Scott Reiner

What 09 can be. Doesn't have the depth. But it's delicious.

What 09 can be. Doesn't have the depth. But it's delicious.

Feb 11th, 2014
Matt Oprendek

The same domaine they offer at Buvette. It's everything I love about Gigodas.

The same domaine they offer at Buvette. It's everything I love about Gigodas.

Oct 4th, 2016
RustyR

Corked

Corked

Sep 24th, 2015
Ethan Dunn

Delicious, very traditional Gigondas. Wild sour cherries, and slightly smokey touch. 2009 vintage is drinking wonderfully.

Delicious, very traditional Gigondas. Wild sour cherries, and slightly smokey touch. 2009 vintage is drinking wonderfully.

Aug 14th, 2015
Russ Feit

Great fruit-earth balance. Should be served a little on the cooler side (not too much).

Great fruit-earth balance. Should be served a little on the cooler side (not too much).

Aug 14th, 2015
Jenks

Ripe berries, floral, light spice, creamy mouthfeel- great overall balance. Gigondas delivers QPR once again!

Ripe berries, floral, light spice, creamy mouthfeel- great overall balance. Gigondas delivers QPR once again!

Jul 21st, 2015