We will be taking your orders for the superb 2005 Gigondas from Domaine du Cayron to the LCBO this coming Friday, July 11th.
Considered by many to be the benchmark producer in the appellation, (Robert Parker includes it as only one of three 'Outstanding' producers) Cayron makes a Gigondas of phenomenal richness and incredible longevity. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more terroir-expressive wine anywhere in the Southern Rhone; bold, explosive, stunningly evocative garrigue flavors careen from the glass, blaring their stamp of origin like a neon sign. These are old-styled, powerful wines of enormous fruit amplitude and irresistible personality. Furthermore, Cayron is among the most age-worthy of Gigondas, delicious upon release, but improving for well over a decade and holding strong for a long time thereafter. This 16-hectare domaine, run by the Faraud family, is a classic and truly top-flight estate. You can read more about Gigondas and Domaine de Cayron in our latest issue of Selections.
2005 Domaine de Cayron Gigondas - (14.0% Alc. by Vol.) $34.00/btl. - $204/6 btl. Case
- 70% Grenache; 15% Cinsault; 14% Syrah; 1% Mourvèdre
- 23 hl/ha!!
- 40+ years average age of vines
This is a very big, serious and classic Gigondas from a great vintage that needs at least another year in the bottle before consuming. Note the yield ... a most stingy 23 hectolitres per hectare. It is a beautiful dark red with an intense nose of spring flowers, black raspberries, minerals and cherries. In the mouth it is full, elegant and dense marked by cherry and cassis notes with a very, very long finish. It will go wonderfully with red meats (magret de canard would be divine), game and a wide variety of cheese.
Here is what Robert Parker says about the 2005: "The 2005 is a bigger, beefier, richer wine, bordering on rustic, but it pulls back just before it goes over the edge. Dense plum/ruby with notes of incense, black pepper, lavender, black cherries, and cassis, the wine is spicy, herbal, meaty, and a classic Gigondas to drink over the next decade. This classic producer of Gigondas (40 acres with relatively old vines) makes wine based on 70% Grenache, 15% Cinsault, 14% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre. The wine is aged 6-15 months in old foudres." Score 89-91/100 - Wine Advocate (Mar 2008)
Stephen Tanzer adds: "Wonderfully complex and seductive bouquet of strawberry, dark cherry, garrigue and baking spices. Supple red and dark berry flavors are gently supported by soft acidity, finishing with building power and lightly chewy tannins." Score 91/100 - Stephen Tanzer (Apr 2008)
This is a truly monumental, age-worthy wine that will reward patience. Order your classic Gigondas now.
Note: the price includes $1.00 per bottle handling fee.
Please pass this note on to anyone you know who might be interested in a very special Gigondas from a great year.
Many thanks and cheers,
Jim and Hélène
jaswalker@arthursellers.com
www.arthursellers.com
