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Gigondas: Domaine Raspail-Ay Pontillard

Gigondas: Domaine Raspail-Ay Pontillard

Product Type: Wine - Red
£43.95
£43.95
Crafted from a rigorous selection of the finest old-vine Grenache grown in sandy soils, Pontillard showcases remarkable finesse and purity. Bright blackcurrant fruit and a silky, velvety palate are supported by elegant tannins and exceptional balance. The finish is long, refined and persistent, combining freshness, depth and the unmistakable character of Grenache.
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Tasting Notes

Crafted from a rigorous selection of the finest old-vine Grenache grown in sandy soils, Pontillard showcases remarkable finesse and purity. Bright blackcurrant fruit and a silky, velvety palate are supported by elegant tannins and exceptional balance.

The finish is long, refined and persistent, combining freshness, depth and the unmistakable character of Grenache.

A limited production of 2,512 bottles.

Wine Information

Vintage 2023
Region Rhone
Appellation Gigondas
Style Red
Producer Domaine Raspail-Ay
Grapes 100% Grenache Noir
Pairing Game, Spicy Dishes
Keeping Drink within 10-15 years of bottling.
Vinification
Made from 70 year old vines. Hand-harvested, sorted, 100% destemmed, fermented in concrete tanks with temperature control, gentle pump-overs, and punch-downs. Traditional aging in 40-hectoliter oak casks for 18 months. Light filtration at bottling.
Bottle 75cl
Volume 15.0%


Domaine Raspail-Ay

Domaine Raspail-Ay
Dominique Ay, a well-establised producer of Gigondas with an impressive number of admirers produces superlative red wines, using Grenache Noir to perfection.
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