Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge Clos Du Roi

Vintage 2017
by Château Gigognan
Varietal Garnacha Tinta
Color red
Region Rhone Valley (Vallée du Rhône)
Country France
Medal Score
20.0
7 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherrylicoricesmoked meatprovençal herbsclovesun-baked earth
Palate

Full-bodied with firm, grippy tannins and moderate acidity, offering a dense, velvety texture layered with dark fruit and spice.

Finish

Long and persistent finish with echoes of anise, roasted fig, and mineral tang that lingers for over 30 seconds.

Food Pairings
  • • lamb tagine with dried fruits
  • • grilled duck breast with thyme
  • • herb-crusted rack of lamb
  • • beef daube
  • • aged Manchego with quince paste
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Challenge Millesime Bio 2022
Gold Mondial des Vins Feminalise 2020
Gold Singapore Competition 2020
Silver Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon 2021
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020

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