 | 2023 Gigondas Romane Machotte - Pierre Amadieu | € 16,75 (€ 20,27) |
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IN DE PERS 93 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com 93 Wine Enthusiast Driven by violets, crushed white pepper, and a granitic edge, the nose is focused and pure, offering a snapshot of its terroir. The palate is energetic and compact, with dark berry fruit wrapped tightly in youthful acidity and savory spice. White pepper lingers with freshness through the finish, making this both structured and approachable 89 Yohan Castaing - robertparker.com (Oktober 2025) The 2023 Gigondas Romane Machotte offers up aromas of violet, crushed strawberries and dark berries, framed by a subtle touch of reduction. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and structured, it’s somewhat firm, concluding with a spicy finish. This is a blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah and 15% Cinsault. Drink 2025-2030. 90-92 Nicolas Greinacher – vinous.com (September 2024) Vinified from fully destemmed grapes, the 2023 Gigondas Romane Machotte blooms with alluring strawberry, red plum, black cherry and licorice. Medium to full-bodied and utterly crisp, the inviting 2023 wraps up with good energy on the juicy finish. Drink 2026-2035. This historic Gigondas producer is nearing their 100th anniversary, with the winery founded back in 1929, when Pierre Amadieu made the decision to bottle his Gigondas, becoming one of the first to feature the appellation's name on his labels. By 2024, the Amadieu family collectively owns 130 hectares of certified organic vineyards in Gigondas, representing a whopping 11% of the entire appellation. During my visit with Jean-Marie Amadieu, I learned that recently, one family member decided to manage his own 15-hectare operation, which he mostly sells back to the family. All vineyards are surrounded by 200 hectares of scrubby vegetation typical of Mediterranean regions, characterized by aromatic plants, such as thyme, rosemary or lavender, collectively known as garrigue, and protected woodlands. All vines grow between 350 and 550 meters in altitude, with cold air currents descending from Mount Ventoux, increasing the diurnal range, which helps to preserve natural acidity in the grapes. Among the Gigondas appellation, the wines are divided into Romane Machotte (for red, white and Rosé), Domaine Grand Romane (for red and white) and Le Pas de L’Aigle (red only). The Roman Machotte vineyard was mostly planted in the 1970s on limestone-rich soils. The Domaine Grand Romane vineyards, on the other hand, have more clay-based soils, while the Le Pas de L’Aigle vineyard is a specific parcel located near a V-shaped rock formation. These latter vines are grown at 500 meters above sea level on compact, limestone-rich blue marl soils, which provide excellent water retention. All Amadieu wines age in cellars constructed in 2018, a recent building made entirely of stone, which retains humidity well and offers better ventilation compared to concrete, Amadieu explains. With regards to white Gigondas, Domaine Grand Romane is among the oldest producers within the appellation. Old Clairette vines were planted in 1952, and most of them haven’t been uprooted, benefitting both the Gigondas Blanc Romane Machotte and Blanc Domaine Grand Romane. Taking a look at what’s in the glass, these are classic, elegant Gigondas representations, packing good freshness, from the high-altitude vineyards. On top of two solid results for both Gigondas Blanc wines in 2023, the Rosé Romane Machotte also comes highly recommended, with its expressive and spicy profile paired with ample substance. Pierre AmadieuVanaf 1929 maakte Pierre Amadieu wijn op de familiale wijngaard van 7 ha in Gigondas. Pas drie jaar later, in 1932, won hij al een gouden medaille op het Concours Agricole de Paris. Diezelfde zin voor excellentie zet zijn kleinzoon Pierre, samen met zijn oom Claude, vandaag verder in een geheel eigentijdse stijl: met een haast Bourgondische inslag streven ze naar elegantie en finesse in wijn. Overdadige extractie of zware wijnen zijn niet aan hen besteedt. Gedreven door de elegantie en kracht van hun wijnen en bewust van de noodzaak om hun prachtige terroirs op de hoogtes van Gigondas te vrijwaren, delen ze vandaag het resultaat van hun werk met levensgenieters wereldwijd. AmadieuPierre Amadieu en zijn oom Claude doen schitterend werk op prachtige terroirs in de streek van Gigondas. *** Guide des Vins Bettane+desseauve 2017 Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017 **** Guide Dussert-Gerber des Vins 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||