Ch Guiot Costieres de Nimes 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch Guiot
Label Name:
 
Costieres de Nimes
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Costières de Nîmes (Southern Rhône, Gard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 40%, Carignan 40%, Syrah 20%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C


Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry), garrigue herbs, light peppery spice, fresh acidity, soft tannins, medium body and a clean, slightly mineral finish. Easy-drinking and slightly chilled for summer service.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, roasted chicken, grilled lamb, ratatouille, mild to aged cheeses. Asian: teriyaki chicken, Korean BBQ (pork/beef), grilled satay, mildly spicy Szechuan or Thai dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel/concrete with short maceration; blended and aged primarily in tank with minimal or no new oak to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Château Guiot (Cornut family) near Saint-Gilles; family-owned since 1976, ~75 ha of vineyards, now managed by the Cornut sons (Numa & Alexis); long tradition of Costières de Nîmes wines.