Aging: Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to enhance its complex character
The vines grow on volcanic soil
When Robert retired in 1976 none of his children wanted to take over and the domaine was farmed out
Its vineyards have been cultivated in accordance with the precepts of organic agriculture for over two decades
The flowering season was unusually long resulting in uneven fruit set in many vineyards and across all grape varieties
Montirius Le Domaine 'La Tour' Gigondas' 2021 ZINFANDEL Aging: Aged in French oak92 points Jeb Dunnuck Medium bodied, pure, and nicely concentrated, the 2021 Gigondas La Tour is one heck of a barrel sample, offering plenty of herbal, peppery notes, a solid core of darker cherries, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. This cuve is 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre and, like all the wines from this impressive estate, is raised in concrete.