{"product_id":"gigondas-gourt-de-chaule-gigondas-1990","title":"Gigondas Gourt De Chaule Gigondas, 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1990 Gigondas Gourt de Chaule is a compelling mature red from the southern Rhône, offering the depth and warmth that have made Gigondas one of the region’s most respected appellations. With age, wines like this often develop a beautiful harmony of ripe fruit, spice, and earthy complexity that speaks to both place and vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy now, the wine would likely show a garnet to brick-tinged color, with the kind of maturity that comes from decades in bottle. Expect evolved aromas of dried cherry, plum compote, leather, Provençal herbs, cedar, and earthy notes, with hints of truffle or tobacco adding further complexity.\n\nOn the palate, a well-preserved bottle should feel rounded and savory, with softened tannins and layers of dried red fruit, spice, and garrigue. The finish may be long and gently warming, and while it is firmly in the mature-drinking window, carefully stored bottles can still offer a graceful and rewarding experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGigondas is known for its sun-drenched vineyards, stony soils, and the influence of the Mistral wind, all of which help produce concentrated, structured reds with Rhône character. Although exact details for this bottling are limited, wines from the appellation are traditionally made from Grenache-based blends, often with Syrah and Mourvèdre, and vinified to preserve ripeness, spice, and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mature Rhône red is a natural match for lamb, duck, game birds, slow-braised beef, and dishes with herbs de Provence or mushrooms. Serve at around 16–18°C, and if the bottle is showing well, open it ahead of time or decant gently to separate any sediment and allow the aromas to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003enull\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bottle Hero","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252821872977,"sku":"MS-83163","price":79.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/83163.png?v=1783447043","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/gigondas-gourt-de-chaule-gigondas-1990","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}