2009 Château Gigognan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vigne du Régent Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Gigognan Vigne du Régent (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Already fun to drink, with its supple textured, kirsch, earth, jam, thyme and garrigue profile. 2,253 Views Tasted May 20, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau Gigonan, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Gigonan can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for about 1 hour, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau Gigonan is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 3-10 years after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Gigonan with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Chateau Gigonan is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Gigonan is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue and cassoulet. Chateau Giginan is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, cheese and tomatoes.
The white wine of Chateau Gigonan is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.