Brotte - La Marasque Gigondas2021
RED WINE
- Producer Brotte
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Blend
Grenache
Syrah - Country France
- Region Rhone Valley
- Appellation Gigondas
- UPC 0 15643 60476 8
Reviews
Wine Spectator 91
Reveals red licorice, strawberry puree, creme de violette and fresh cherry flavors that are focused, perfumed and grounded by charred apple wood and smoky, graphite mineral depth. Silky and smooth, this is a pretty wine with nice harmony and medium length. Grenache and Syrah.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2023
Wine Advocate 90
A 70-30 blend of Grenache and Syrah, Brotte's 2021 Gigondas la Marasque delivers pretty strawberry and raspberry shadings, tinged with violets. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and easy-drinking, plump and expansive, nicely balanced and elegant. Drink it over the near term.
by JC, Wine Advocate , 2024
Technical Details
Description
Brotte Gigondas "La Marasque", is a tribute to the unique cherry aromas of this wine. "La Marasque" is a high-quality cherry used in the production of the famous Marasquin cherry liquor. The grapes grow on soils covered by white limestone which reflect the sunlight and increase the vines exposure to the sun and develops rich tannins in the grape. The wine displays great richness, flavors of cherry liquor as well as black and red jammy fruit notes.The village Gigondas received its ‘cru’ status in 1971, one of only nine villages in the Southern Rhône to do so. Located between Orange and the Mont Ventoux the appellation spreads over the south-west facing hillsides of the “Dentelles de Montmirail”. The soils are composed of sand and blue marl clay. The vineyards can reach an altitude of 400m, which often means a late maturation of the berries.
Food pairing
Enjoy with roasted meats, beef stew with carrots, poultry dishes, tuna steak in red wine sauce. This wine will also match spicy dishes such as Indian and Mexican cuisine.History
LaMarasque : The name of a quality cherry, with acidity, renown for the making of Marasquin liqueur. A tribute to the unique cherry liqueur flavor of the cuvée. The village Gigondas received its ‘cru’ status in 1971, one of only nine villages in the Southern Rhône to do so. Located between Orange and the Mont Ventoux the appellation spreads over the south-west facing hillsides of the “Dentelles de Montmirail”, and its surrounding dales. Sand and blue marls are covered with white stones which increase sun exposure. The intensity of the latter develops the richness of tannins and polyphenols. This asset is crucial to the area as the vineyards can reach an altitude of 400m, which often means a late maturation of the berries.Tasting notes
Color: Dark rubyNose: Good intensity with notes of spices, red stone fruits, vanilla, licorice and raisins.
Palate: Complex, powerful and generous with hints of cherry liquor, black and red fruit jam. This flamboyant wine shows perfect harmony between nose and palate.