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Vins Gigou 2012 "Gigou't" (Gamay)
While we waited for the perfect Cru Beaujolais to come our way (see Perrachon), we found this
remarkable essay in Gamay from the north. Uncommonly well coloured, it was aged in used Bordeaux
barriques for upwards of two years then aged patiently in Gigou’s labyrynthine caves before release. Plummy,
smoky and not insubstantial, it should make a true believer of any doubters in the possibilities of Loire Gamay.
Arriving Soon
Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FGI-GIG12 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Aging Vessel | Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 36 |
Filtered? | No |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | Gamay 100% |
Residual Sugar | 1 |
ABV | 12.5 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 250 |
Soil Types | Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 50 |
Vine Age | 40 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 25-30 |
Farming Practices | Organic |
Harvest Method | Machine |
Other Vineyard Details | South |
Notes from the Producer: Great potential for aging. Aged for 36 months in Oak.
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