Where is Chateau Gigault cuvee Viva?

Where is Chateau Gigault cuvee Viva?

Located in the Premieres Cote de Blaye appellation, Chateau Gigault Cuvee Viva was the second purchase of a Bordeaux chateau for Reboul Salze. His first Bordeaux vineyard purchase was Chateau Les Grands Marechaux, which is also located in the Cotes de Blaye appellation.

What kind of wine is Chateau Gigault?

The Chateau Gigault vineyard is planted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. In total, the vineyard is 17.7 hectares in the Cotes de Bordeaux appellation. The vineyard is planted in one large, single block of vines.

How do you age Gigault Chateau Gigault?

Chateau Gigault is better with at least 1-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

What food goes well with Chateau Gigault?

Chateau Gigault is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Gigault is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

What are the best vintages of Chateau Gigault?

The best vintages of Chateau Gigault are: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009 and 2005. Chateau Gigault is better with at least 1-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour, helping the wine soften to help develop the aromatic character.

What is the best age to drink Chateau Gigault?

Chateau Gigault offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-7 years of age after the vintage. Chateau Gigault is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.