{"product_id":"gauby-muntada-rouge-igp-cotes-catalanes-rouge-2003","title":"Gauby Muntada Rouge Igp Côtes Catalanes Rouge, 2003","description":"\u003cp\u003eGauby Muntada Rouge 2003 is a highly sought-after red from one of the Roussillon’s most respected estates, offering the kind of depth, finesse, and individuality that collectors look for. Crafted by Domaine Gauby, it reflects a pioneering approach to terroir-driven winemaking in southern France and stands as an important expression of the Côtes Catalanes landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith bottle age, Muntada Rouge 2003 typically shows a deep garnet core with evolved ruby-brick highlights. The nose tends to be layered and complex, with notes of dried dark fruit, garrigue herbs, leather, earthy spice, and a subtle mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is usually medium to full-bodied, structured, and savory, balancing mature fruit with firm but polished tannins and a long, nuanced finish. This is a wine made for aging, and in a good cellar it can continue to develop complexity over time, gaining more tertiary character and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in the stony, sun-drenched vineyards of the Côtes Catalanes in the southern Languedoc, this wine benefits from a terroir marked by poor soils, low yields, and strong Mediterranean influence. Domaine Gauby is known for working thoughtfully in the vineyard, favoring careful harvesting and a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar to preserve freshness and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest enjoyed with slow-cooked lamb, game birds, roasted duck, grilled venison, or hearty Mediterranean dishes with herbs and olives. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to help the wine open up and show its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Gauby is one of the benchmark producers of southern France, closely associated with the rise of quality-driven winemaking in the Roussillon. The estate has earned a strong reputation for biodynamic farming, low-intervention cellar work, and wines that capture the character of their rugged terroir with precision and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254837727569,"sku":"MS-73955","price":106.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/73955.png?v=1783455317","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/gauby-muntada-rouge-igp-cotes-catalanes-rouge-2003","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}