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Cazaux Gigondas Cuvee Prestige 2019
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| Country: | France |
| Regions: | Rhone Gigondas |
| Winery: | Clos des Cazaux |
| Grape Type: | Grenache |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
Product Description
Cazaux Gigondas Cuvee Prestige is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre produced from the oldest vines of the estate and only in the years of highest grape quality. Aromas of prune, chocolate, spices, fruit brandy and plum. Rounded tannins and a long finish.
Red meats aged, venison
Review:
"Not yet bottled, the 2019 Gigondas Cuvée Prestige checks in as 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre, all from the older vines of the estate and vinified and aged in barrel. There are a tiny 700 cases produced. A terrific nose of red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, and subtle spicy oak is followed by remarkable purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. it has a touch of modern character which is going to integrate with 2-3 years of bottle age, and it will have 10-15 years or more of prime drinking.."
- Jeb Dunnuck (January 2022), 91-93+ pts
Winery: Clos des Cazaux
The Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Estate
The Domaine was founded in 1905 by Gabriel Archimbaud and is now run by Maurice Vache and his two sons Jean-Michel and Frederic. The Archimbaud and Vache families are among the oldest ones in Vacqueyras. The oldest part of the property dates back to the 12th century and belonged to "Les Chevaliers de l'Ordre des Templiers" (the Templar Knights). An ancient Moorish Tower sits on the property, the Tower of Sarrasine in ruins.
The Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux Vineyard
The estate spreads over 40 hectares (98.8 acres) of vineyard land:
- 25 ha in Gigondas. The quality of the soil is outstanding and the sun exposure is optimal due to the special location of the vineyard, surrounded by the rocky massif of the "Dentelles de Montmirail", upon which is built the Sarrasine tower.
- 15 ha in Vacqueyras, on sandy-clayey and sunny slopes.
The vineyards are planted to 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. The vines are 40-50 year old. The annual production is 8,800 to 10,000 cases. The average yield is 28 hl/ha.
The vines are cultivated with utmost respect to the environment. Only Bordeaux mixture (antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulfate and quicklime) and sulfur is used in the phytosanitary (pertaining to the health of plant) and vineyard treatment. At all times, the vineyards are manually tended, including manual harvest. To ensure optimal quality, only the best grapes are selected during a green harvest in Summer which eliminates at least 20% of the production.
Each grape variety is picked at its optimum maturity and vinified separately. Syrah is usually harvested first, followed by Grenache and then Mourvèdre. The whole clusters are placed into specially equipped bins having a screw in the bottom that allow the grapes to fall into the tanks without any crushing. This near carbonic fermentation period depends on the grape varieties and the conditions. When the fermentation is complete, the varietal wines are blended together (typically in November).
The maturation takes place first in stainless steel tanks for the juice to settle, then in concrete or enamel tanks. The wines mature in the cellars for at least 2 years before bottling. There is no fining, and only a light filtration to limit the natural deposit on the bottle.
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for a few years.
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Age of the vines: 70 years old minimum. The oldest are around 90 years old.
The
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MaloLactic Fermentation also in barrel.
Enjoy this wine with rich dish, river fish or poultry cooking in creamy sauce. Delicious with a mushroom risotto.
Review:
Coming from older vines and a smaller production release, the 2023 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes is tighter and more inward, with brilliant darker cherry and berry fruits supported by ground pepper, crushed stone, and subtle Provençal garrigue. Based on 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre, it's medium to full-bodied and has a focused, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It needs 2-3 years of bottle age but is a brilliant Vacqueyras that I would be thrilled to have in the cellar. It will have 10-15 years of longevity. Drink 2028-2043.
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Cazaux Gigondas Tour Sarrasine is made from 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. 45 year old vines on average.
This strong, warm wine comes from a selection of grapes planted on exceptional soils. The vineyards in Gigondas are situated on the arid hills of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The Mistral blows regularly on these slopes which limits the amount of treatment needed to the vines. The vines grow on stony soils and produce wine that can be kept easily for 10 yrs.
Intense, persistent red and dark fruit aromas. Raspberry, pepper and spice flavors. Silky tannins.
Review:
Based on 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah and aged 24 months in stainless steel tank and concrete, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine offers ultra-classic Provençal red fruits, spice, savory garrigue, and hints of leather. It's a medium-bodied Gigondas with upfront, sweet fruit, ripe tannins, no hard edges, and outstanding length. This charming effort will put a smile on your face any time over the coming 10-12 years. Drink 2026-2038.
-Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points
Harmonious and lively, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine unfurls in the glass with aromas of mulberries, cassis, spices and garrigue. Medium- to full-bodied, seamless and layered, the palate is fleshy and enveloping, framed by velvety tannins and concluding with a long, fresh finish. This blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah is a stunning bottle in the making.
-Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker) 92 Points
Blending 70% Grenache with the remainder equally split between Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine starts a little reductive. Time in the glass gradually unlocks just-ripe red fruits, peppery elements and dried herbs. Blackberries add another layer. Much more engaging on the full-bodied palate than the nose, the 2023 offers remarkable overall intensity and freshness. Built around polished tannins and finishing long and spicy, the 2023 is best kept for at least two more years in a cool cellar.
-Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous) 91 Points
Blending 70% Grenache with the remainder equally split between Mourvèdre and Syrah, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine starts a little reductive. Time in the glass gradually unlocks just-ripe red fruits, peppery elements and dried herbs. Blackberries add another layer. Much more engaging on the full-bodied palate than the nose, the 2023 offers remarkable overall intensity and freshness. Built around polished tannins and finishing long and spicy, the 2023 is best kept for at least two more years in a cool cellar. Drinking Window: 2027 - 2035
-Vinous 91 Points
Cazaux Gigondas Cuvee Prestige is made from 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre produced from the oldest vines of the estate and only in the years of highest grape quality. Aromas of prune, chocolate, spices, fruit brandy and plum. Rounded tannins and a long finish.
Red meats aged, venison
Review:
I was also able to taste the late-release 2020 Gigondas Cuvée Prestige, which is 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre that was brought up in barrel. It has a rocking nose of Provençal spices, saddle leather, dried flowers, and assorted strawberry and raspberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Count me in as a fan. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 7-8 years.
-Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points
Alain Jaume Gigondas Terrasses de Montmirail is made from 65% Grenache the rest Syrah, Mourvèdre by less than 15%.
Deep red garnet color. Aromas of ripe and black fruits. On the palate the wine is rich, powerful and harmonious - well balanced with wild berry and pepper dominating.
Soil types
Located in and around the famous area called “Dentelles de Montmirail”, the landscape typicity is made by a rocky bar (between 100 and 600 meters high). Soils are made of clay and sand with limestone. The “Dentelles” appeared thanks to the pressure between the Pyrenees and Alps mountains. This is a land of predilection to produce both powerful and fresh wines. Nights are cooler and the grapes ripeness usually comes in late September.
Winemaking & aging
Traditional wine-making in stainless and concrete vats. Crushed and destemmed grapes. Average of 18 days of vatting with pigeages. Ageing in vats mostly and oak barrels. Bottling after 12 – 14 months.
Review:
Fresh plum, violets, brown mushrooms, eucalyptus and dark chocolate greet the nose with depth and allure. On the palate, potential unfolds with boysenberry, brown mushroom, clove, smoke and a touch of salty minerality. This beautifully balanced, medium-bodied wine features youthful tannins that lift violets midpalate, finishing with the purity of ripe plum. - Anna Christina CABRALES
-Wine Enthusiast 92 Points
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-Antonio Galloni's Vinous 91 Points
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Intense, persistent red and dark fruit aromas. Raspberry, pepper and spice flavors. Silky tannins.
Enjoy with game meat or strong cheeses.
Review:
Bright violet color. The fragrant and incisive nose displays vibrant red fruit, floral and spice qualities. Shows very good energy and detail on the palate, offering nervy bitter cherry and redcurrant flavors and a hint of
garrigue
. Closes long and spicy, with resonating fruit and floral notes.
-Josh Raynolds (Vinous) 94 Points
Cazaux Vacqueyras Rouge Cuvee Saint Roch 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre.
Deep color. Intense and persistent red fruits, such as strawberry and black cherry. Expressive and delicate at the same time. The finish is long and the tannins are quite round and well balanced.
Grapes are hand picked, destemmed 100% but not crushed. About 20 days fermentation according to vintage. Aged in stainless steel tanks for 12 months and an additional 12 months in enamel coated concrete tank. No fining, light filtration.
Enjoy this wine with meat cooked in red wine sauce (such as Boeuf Bourguignon).
Review:
As to the reds, the 2020 Vacqueyras Saint Roch is mostly Grenache but includes 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, all raised in tank. It's a pretty, medium-bodied, elegant wine (which is the vintage) and offers some earthy red and black fruits, truffle, leather, and garrigue aromatics, fine tannins, and outstanding balance. Drink bottles over the coming 5-7 years or so.
-Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points
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Review:
I was also able to taste the late-release 2020 Gigondas Cuvée Prestige, which is 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre that was brought up in barrel. It has a rocking nose of Provençal spices, saddle leather, dried flowers, and assorted strawberry and raspberry fruit. It's medium to full-bodied, has fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. Count me in as a fan. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 7-8 years.
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Bright violet color. The fragrant and incisive nose displays vibrant red fruit, floral and spice qualities. Shows very good energy and detail on the palate, offering nervy bitter cherry and redcurrant flavors and a hint of
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This strong, warm wine comes from a selection of grapes planted on exceptional soils. The vineyards in Gigondas are situated on the arid hills of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The Mistral blows regularly on these slopes which limits the amount of treatment needed to the vines. The vines grow on stony soils and produce wine that can be kept easily for 10 yrs.
Intense, persistent red and dark fruit aromas. Raspberry, pepper and spice flavors. Silky tannins.
Review:
Always terrific,the 2022 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine is another incredibly Provençal, complex, satisfying wine from this estate. Red and black fruits, sandalwood, garrigue, and loads of spice define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with the ripe, forward style of the vintage, soft tannins, and outstanding length. Drink bottles any time over the coming decade.
-Jeb Dunnuck 93 Points
Fresh strawberry fruit aromas, then very powerful and full-bodied on the palate. The alcohol here is a little raised, but it suits the bombastic style of the wine. Good length, really driving acidity propels the wine forward. Balanced and full of energy.
-Decanter World Wine Awards 93 Points
Delicate notes of dark cherries, violet and flowers preface the 2022 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine, a moderately weighted, tense and bright Gigondas with well-integrated tannins and a vertical structure, concluding with an ethereal, delicate finish. This blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah, all planted in granite, calcareous soils, was matured in a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks.
-Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker) 92 Points
Une robe légère, des arômes puissants de cerise à l'eau-de-vie et de poivre, une matière sensuelle, sans largeur inutile, structurée, qui file doit, une finale sapide et saturée d'épices : de la vie, de l’avenir et une belle personnalité.
-La Tulipe Rouge 92 Points
Cazaux Gigondas Tour Sarrasine is made from 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. 45 year old vines on average.
This strong, warm wine comes from a selection of grapes planted on exceptional soils. The vineyards in Gigondas are situated on the arid hills of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The Mistral blows regularly on these slopes which limits the amount of treatment needed to the vines. The vines grow on stony soils and produce wine that can be kept easily for 10 yrs.
Intense, persistent red and dark fruit aromas. Raspberry, pepper and spice flavors. Silky tannins.
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Based on 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah and aged 24 months in stainless steel tank and concrete, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine offers ultra-classic Provençal red fruits, spice, savory garrigue, and hints of leather. It's a medium-bodied Gigondas with upfront, sweet fruit, ripe tannins, no hard edges, and outstanding length. This charming effort will put a smile on your face any time over the coming 10-12 years. Drink 2026-2038.
-Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points
Harmonious and lively, the 2023 Gigondas La Tour Sarrasine unfurls in the glass with aromas of mulberries, cassis, spices and garrigue. Medium- to full-bodied, seamless and layered, the palate is fleshy and enveloping, framed by velvety tannins and concluding with a long, fresh finish. This blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah is a stunning bottle in the making.
-Yohan Castaing (Robert Parker) 92 Points
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-Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous) 91 Points
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-Vinous 91 Points
Clos des Cazaux Gigondas Le Souiras is 100% Grenache.
“Le Souiras” is the terroir located at the very South end of the Gigondas appellation. Here, in the midst of the Dentelles de Montmirail, an extraordinary calcareous massif, we planted grapevines on slopes surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.
We are situated at an altitude of 250 meters, where the nights are cooler. The terroir is stony with a layer of grey and blue clay under the topsoil. The slopes face West and are protected from the strong summer sun by the Montmirail hill. Due to this ideal microclimate, our old Grenache grapevines contain all the complexity and balance of this sunny terroir.
Color : Dark intense ruby color.
Bouquet : Notes of little red fruits, white pepper, caramel and juniper.
Palate : The first impression is arresting and generally qualified as round, complex and dense.
The aromas of black cherry, mocha and white pepper are very intense. The palate is powerful, elegant and velvety.
The finish is long, with very silky tannins and a very slight bitterness that gives this exceptional Grenache an impression of freshness.
Review:
"A brilliant wine that has so much to love, the 2022 Gigondas Le Souiras is all Grenache that was brought up in barrels. It exhibits a vivid ruby hue as well as classic kirsch and blackberry fruit intermixed with peppery garrigue, spice, and ample Provençal nuances. This medium-bodied, fresh, focused 2022 has a beautiful sense of elegance, fine tannins, and the balance to evolve gracefully over the coming 10-12 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (December 5th 2024), 94 pts
-Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points
"The multifaceted 2022 Gigondas Le Souiras unfolds with fragrant strawberry, red plum, licorice, cedar and a white pepper pinch. Hitting the palate with considerable flavor concentration, the 2022 is neatly framed by ripe tannins and bright acidity. Full-bodied and savory, the Le Souiras is loaded with potential and built for the long haul. - Nicolas GREINACHER" - Vinous (September 2024), 92 ptsReview:
A brilliant wine that has so much to love, the 2022 Gigondas Le Souiras is all Grenache that was brought up in barrels. It exhibits a vivid ruby hue as well as classic kirsch and blackberry fruit intermixed with peppery garrigue, spice, and ample Provençal nuances. This medium-bodied, fresh, focused 2022 has a beautiful sense of elegance, fine tannins, and the balance to evolve gracefully over the coming 10-12 years.
-Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points
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-Nicolas Greinacher (Vinous) 92 Points
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Deep ruby red; opaque. Aromas of red fruits change to wooden touches of leather, black truffles and coffee. Fat, concentrated and full flavored with a very long liquoriced and fruity finish.
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