By Terroir Daronton
AOP Gigondas Rouge 2020

Technical Details
Appellation: AOP Gigondas
Grape Varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Alcohol: 15.00%

Producer Notes
Terroir Daronton, named after its founders, delivers the finest expression of Rhone Valley wines. Each cuvee is a blend of grape varieties and soils selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation.

Terroir
Vines are located in the Grand Montmirail, Prebayon, and Col du Cayron areas. Soils are made up of clay, limestone, and sandstone up to 500m high.

Vinification
Hand harvest. Pumping over at the beginning of the fermentation. Long vatting (20 days minimum) at controlled temperatures (27 to 30 degrees C).

Tasting Notes
Dark red color. Complex and rich nose of red fruits, spices, and undergrowth. Velvety on the mouth with aromas of ripe red fruits and soft spices.

Service
Serving Temperature: 16 to 18 degrees C
Food Pairings: Red meat, roasted vegetables, and aromatic cheeses
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Terroir Daronton, Gigondas, Rhone, France, 2020
Producer: Terroir Daronton
Vintage: 2020
Sub-region: Gigondas
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Award: Gold
Score: 96
Colour: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol Level: 15.00%
Grape Composition: 77% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre
Tasting Notes: Very full, rich and luxurious in style with ripe red berries and some rich, meaty fruit coming through on the palate; grainy and gritty tannins, with plenty to chew on. Feels youthful and tight but harmonious. The lovely acid line brings precision and pep. Tapered finish. Very appealing!

2020 Gigondas Terroir Daronton
Producer: Rhonea
Place of Origin: France, Southern Rhone
Color: Red
Grape/Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
Rating: 92
Drinking Window: 2025 - 2034
From: The Deep Bench of Gigondas (Jan 2023)
Deep magenta. The perfumed nose showcases spice-accented cherry, raspberry and fragrant floral notes. Broad and seamless in texture, offering appealingly sweet red and blue fruit, allspice and licorice flavors and a touch of lavender. Delicate tannins add shape to the persistent, sharply focused finish, which echoes the spice and floral notes.
By: Josh Raynolds on January 2023

RhoneA 2020 Terroir Daranton Red (Gigondas)
From: Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France
Rating: 89
Winery: RhoneA
Region: Rhone Valley
Alcohol: 15%
Variety: Rhone-style Red Blend
Wine Type: Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Issue Date: 9/1/2023
This juicy wine exudes fresh blackberries, red licorice, black pepper, coriander and oak spice. The finish adds another layer of eucalyptus, rose hip and stones. Enjoyable now. 
Reviewed By: Anna-Christina Cabrales

2020 Rhonea Gigondas Terroir Daronton
Producer: Rhonea
Location: France, Rhone, Southern Rhone, Gigondas
Color: Red
Rating: 89
Tasting Date: 3/16/2023
Maturity: 2023 - 2031
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Southern Rhone Part 2: The 2020s and 2021s
The 2020 Gigondas Terroir Daronton is mostly Grenache yet includes smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvedre. It's a medium to full-bodied, round, nicely textured 2020 with textbook notes of ripe cherries, mulberries, spice, and dried herbs. Drink this forward, satisfying Gigondas over the coming 7-8 years.