Romane Machotte Red
Pierre Amadieu - Gigondas
Red,Gigondas
80% Grenache - 20% Syrah
history
The Amadieu family settled in Gigondas in 1929. Pierre Amadieu, grandfather of the current winemaker, whose name is also Pierre, started the business with a small estate in Gigondas. In 1954, he had the opportunity to buy 280 acres that was not planted with vines. He gradually turned it into a vineyard, starting at the top of the hill at a place called "Grand Romane". Later he also planted vines halfway down the hill at the lieu-dit named "La Machotte". With these two domains, Pierre Amadieu is now known as a leading AOC Gigondas producer both in quality and quantity.
Vineyard
The old vines of Grenache and Syrah that produce this Gigondas are deeply rooted in the chalk and clay slopes of the family estate, where the scent of the “garrigue” that grew there for centuries still perfumes the vines that have replaced it. of Gigondas. Jurassic calcareous clay. Vines : 45 years old - 130 acres - Yield :2 T. per acre - Very low yield.
Winemaking
Early in October, the hand picking starts under the warm autumn sun, the moment when the grapes are just starting to be perfectly ripe. The “cuvaison” is long (about 30 days) in order to extract only the best from each grape variety – and to allow the spirit and the traditions of our family terroir to be expressed. A traditional ageing of 12 months, partly in two year-old barrels and partly in oak casks, allows a blending of the delicate oak flavours with the subtle natural micro-oxygenation of the wine.
Tasting notes
Plum jam with a hint of vanilla and juicy blackcurrant are enveloped in soft yet powerful tannins, mingling with scents of provençal wild herbs (thyme, laurel and rosemary) to produce an aromatic bouquet, building to a long and spicy finish seasoned with black pepper.
Food pairing
Enjoy this wine with a beef stew seasoned with rosemary, or vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberry purée.
Aging potential
Drink now, or within the next 5 years.
Grape varieties
80% Grenache - 20% Syrah
Press
Current and upcoming vintage ratings :
202293 James Suckling
202291 Decanter
Previous rating
202188-90 Jeb Dunnuck
202191 Wine Spectator
202191-93 VINOUS
202190+ Wine Advocate
202090-92 Jeb Dunnuck
202090 Wine Spectator
201991 Jeb Dunnuck
201891 Wine Advocate
201893 Wine Spectator
201893 Wine Enthusiast
93
2022
A perfect marriage of wild berry aromas and refined tannins, with impressive freshness on the palate. The long, firm finish reveals a chalky character that develops gradually. Sourced partly from 70-year-old vines and partly from 50-year-old vines, all situated between 350 and 400 meters in altitude. The cuvée consists of 80% Grenache aged in large oak vats and 20% Syrah aged in barrels. Unfiltered. Already delightful to drink, but it will reach its peak starting in 2025.
James Suckling
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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