Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH one torn label

one torn label

easily removed by the sommelier with just an ah so

The estate is known for Pinot Noir and makes a number of cuvees

There have been so many monumental Syrahs from this address it’s difficult to say where this beauty will ultimately end up when it’s at maturity

It shows a more up-front

Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH one torn labelInto Neck Chteau Gigault is a 33 acre estate in Mazion, in Premieres Cotes de Blaye, on the east bank of the Gironde River. Though the estate dates to the 18th century, it was purchased in 1998 by Christophe Reboul Salze and well known wine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt was brought in to steer winemaking. The estates flagship wine is the Cuvee Viva, a Merlot based blend with an annual production of nearly 4,000 cases. The second wine is Chteau