Domaine Giraud Wine
The word perfectionist could not describe anybody better than it does Marie and Francois Giraud. The Girauds are chasing success and chasing it fast. For my part, I would say they have certainly achieved this ambition. However, I also know that they will not be content on making wine that they are proud of and mere mortals like me swoon over. They wants the Oscars. Indeed it was undoubtedly only a question of time before the Parker points hit ‘big time’ and with them the all too predictable ‘sudden interest’ from the cherry pickers.
All the vines are old here. The Tradition is a beautifully balanced, classically styled Chateauneuf-du-Pape, produced from a blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, of vines between 60 and 80 years. The ‘Les Gallimardes’ takes its name from the lieu-dit where the 100 year old vines which make up 90% of the cuvee are grown. Syrah accounts for the remaining 10%. The Gallimardes is situated in the southern part of the appellation and has deep red clay soils covered with the typical Chateauneuf’ ‘pudding stones’. There is an extra intensity, ripeness and concentration here with a modern purity and harmony. Finally the Les Grenaches de Pierre is produced entirely from 100 year old Grenache vines, this time from the say soils in La Crau.
All the vines are old here. The Tradition is a beautifully balanced, classically styled Chateauneuf-du-Pape, produced from a blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre, of vines between 60 and 80 years. The ‘Les Gallimardes’ takes its name from the lieu-dit where the 100 year old vines which make up 90% of the cuvee are grown. Syrah accounts for the remaining 10%. The Gallimardes is situated in the southern part of the appellation and has deep red clay soils covered with the typical Chateauneuf’ ‘pudding stones’. There is an extra intensity, ripeness and concentration here with a modern purity and harmony. Finally the Les Grenaches de Pierre is produced entirely from 100 year old Grenache vines, this time from the say soils in La Crau.
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This awesome micro-cuvee (150 cases where produced) has a touch of magic about it, an almost ethereal quality. Made entirely from old vine Grenache grown on the sandy sector in La Crau, one would be forgiven to thinking that it is a monster. Far from it, elega... [more details]
£45.86 per bottle (inc VAT, duty paid)
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The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape displays plenty of garrigue, ground pepper, black cherry jam, spice, and earth characteristics. It is a fresh, medium to full-bodied effort revealing slightly higher acidity than its 2006 counterpart, but also a more compact, struc... [more details]
£22.37 per bottle (inc VAT, duty paid)
£241.59 case of 12 (inc VAT, duty paid)
£20.13 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
£20.13 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
£181.07 case of 12 (in bond, excluding VAT & duty
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£15.09 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
)£15.09 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
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Made from 100 year old vines this special cuvee originates from the families vines on the lieu-dit of Gallimardes to the south of the village. Rich and brimming with ripe blackcherry fruits, licorice and spice. Beautiful rounded tannins, gorgeous texture and a... [more details]
£31.61 per bottle (inc VAT, duty paid)
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Luxurious and warming, this is a beautiful wine, possessing lovely balance and texture. Silky, soyeux tannins interlaced with rich, garrigues scented fruits. A delight. (JG) [more details]
£28.60 per bottle (inc VAT, duty paid)
£308.88 case of 12 (inc VAT, duty paid)
£25.74 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
£25.74 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
£237.15 case of 12 (in bond, excluding VAT & duty)
£19.76 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
)£19.76 per bottle - Free UK Delivery
