Ch Guiot Costieres de Nimes Paulinette 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch Guiot
Label Name:
 
Costieres de Nimes Paulinette
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Costières de Nîmes (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 95%, Syrah 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~4. 0/5; Older vintages of Paulinette have been tasted/reviewed by Jancis Robinson and Southern Rhône specialists

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (black cherry, blackberry), garrigue herbs, peppery spice and mineral notes; silky, ripe tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, ratatouille, grilled mushrooms, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper dishes, teriyaki beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine Grenache co-fermented with Syrah; élevage 18 months in large oak foudres from the domaine; low-yielding bush vines produce concentrated fruit.

Vineyard Info
Château Guiot (Famille Cornut), family estate managed by Numa and Alexis Cornut; long history in Costières de Nîmes, evolving cellar and sustainable practices.