2019 Françoise Roumieux Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France

2019 Françoise Roumieux Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France

A powerful, structured and deeply coloured wine. The tannins are impeccably ripe and impart elegant silkiness, with no aggressive characters. Pair with braised and stewed meats. Will go excellent with an aged sharp cheese.

$66.99
$66.99

ABOUT THIS WINE:

Françoise is collaborated with female friends of hers in the wine business to make this wine. Her sourcing comes from a classic producer that has had 3 generations of female winemakers. Aged 8-12 months in large neutral foudre and then 8-10 months concrete. She never uses new oak.

70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER:

Françoise Roumieux is the 5th generation of winemakers at the prestigious Mayard family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. With the 2016 vintage Françoise has expanded the family’s efforts with a small negociant project for the Côtes du Rhône and with the 2019 vintage, the inclusion of "Le Hurlevent" Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The family puts a strong emphasis on sustainable and organic farming practices and sources from farmers with the same respect. President of Femmes Vignes Rhône, an organization that shines a light on the women working in the Rhône valley wine industry, Françoise sources through these partners whenever possible. Sustainable and organic vineyard sources.