2020 - CHATEAU GIGOGNAN - Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhone and the vinification is traditional

and the vinification is traditional — little destemming and a 15-day fermentation

During this time Shashi assisted in the processing of the Issan Vineyard fruit and became familiar with the vineyard and the special character of the site always stayed with her

where she believes the perfect expression of her favourite grape Syrah can be found

It's showing lots of the limestone terroir expression with its vivacity

airy freshness to Gigognan's Clos du Roi that's consistent from vintage to vintage

2020 - CHATEAU GIGOGNAN - Chateauneuf Du Pape Rhone and the vinification is traditionalIconic and historical appellation of France, based in the Rhone Valley these wines were originally made for the Pope which explains the name of the appellation. The Chateauneuf du Pape are spectacular wines with power, and complexity. It's made from old wines of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, matured in oak barrels. Vinified primarily in concrete with a small proportion of whole bunch fermentation, there's a lifted, airy freshness to Gigognan's Clos