Laurus
Gigondas 2020
AOP Gigondas Red
Awards
- 91 pts Wine Advocate 03/2023
- 93-95 pts Vinous 01/2023
- **** John Livingstone Learmonth 02/2020
TastingIntense, luminous ruby colour. The seductive nose exudes aromas of garrigue on a hot summer’s day. The palate is full-bodied and balanced with notes of Espelette pepper complemented by a touch of peppermint. The fine, elegant tannic structure is enveloped in red fruit. The finish is long and persistent. (Tasting 03/10/2025)
Intense, luminous ruby colour. The seductive nose exudes aromas of garrigue on a hot summer’s day. The palate is full-bodied and balanced with notes of Espelette pepper complemented by a touch of peppermint. The fine, elegant tannic structure is enveloped in red fruit. The finish is long and persistent. (Tasting 03/10/2025)
Food & wine pairingsEnjoy it with thinly sliced cured ham (pata negra), grilled lamb chops with thyme, a sun-ripened vegetable tian or Provençal tomatoes.
Enjoy it with thinly sliced cured ham (pata negra), grilled lamb chops with thyme, a sun-ripened vegetable tian or Provençal tomatoes.
Detailed information
Vintage
Throughout the year, the planets were perfectly aligned: no frost, winter rains to replenish the soil and a warm summer without excessive heat. These ideal climatic conditions produced magnificent grapes with an early ripening and an excellent sanitary state. A remarkable vintage as much by the quality of the berries as by the length of the harvest ! (8 weeks)
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Terroir
The Grenache vines are planted in the gravelly terraces bordering the Ouvèze river (Quaternary Period) in the western part of the appellation which provides richness, fruit and spicy notes. The Syrah vines are located in the ‘Pourra’ sector, in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains. This is the eastern part of the appellation where the soil is primarily limestone and marl from the Cretaceous Period at around 400 m. in altitude, providing freshness and minerality.
Winemaking
Entirely manual harvest around September 10th with full destemming and crushing. Fermentation temperatures were maintained around 30°C, with 28 days of maceration. 55% of the cuvée is matured in new, 1-year-old and 2-years-old 275lt French oak Laurus barrels for 15 months.
Bottled on July 1st, 2022: 14 605 bottles produced.
Bottled on July 1st, 2022: 14 605 bottles produced.
Service
Best served between 13 and 15°C, open ideally 1 hour before tasting
Optimum maturity: 2025 – 2035
Degree of alcohol
15% vol.
Laurus
Laurus means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation.
The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The perfect combination of grape variey & soil, the precise maturing process in unique 275l. French oak "Laurus" barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines, with plenty of character, beautiful elegance and a long ageing potential.
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