2021 DOMAINE GASSIER COSTIERES DE NOMES NOSTRE PAIS ROUGE RHONE FRANCE

The 2021 Domaine Gassier Nostre Païs Rouge is a distinguished red wine from the Costières de Nîmes appellation in the Rhône Valley, France.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Deep red with violet highlights, indicating its concentration and depth.
• Aroma: Pure and complex, with notes of black fruit, cherry, and hot stones, which are released with a bit of aeration.
• Palate: The dense and velvety body fills the palate, revealing flavors of cacao, dried herbs, and pencil lead. The fresh and fruity finish is heightened by mineral notes and fine tannins.
  

Accolades:

• Wine Spectator: 90 points — "A friendly, open-knit red, with a gentle-edged core of red fruit and subtle spice."
  
• Natalie MacLean: 93 points — "Fragrant, fresh and juicy with wild strawberry, red currant, tart cherry, raspberry cream and white pepper notes, it lingers on a mouth-watering finish."

Winemaking Details:

• Grape Composition: A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, and 15% Syrah, sourced from the estate's most calcareous soils.
  
• Harvesting: Handpicked grapes from organically farmed vineyards, ensuring optimal ripeness and quality.
• Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of fruit and minerality.
• Aging: Aged on fine lees to enhance texture and complexity, without the influence of new oak, allowing the terroir to express itself fully.
• Region: Costières de Nîmes, Rhône Valley, France.
• Alcohol Content: 14%.

Food Pairing Suggestions: This elegant red pairs beautifully with roasted meats, such as lamb or beef, and complements dishes featuring earthy mushrooms or truffle-infused sauces. It also pairs well with aged cheeses, enhancing the wine's rich fruit and subtle spice notes.

Bottle Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2021