Presentation
Presentation
The GALLEAN-GADAGNE descend from the Galliani family in Piedmont, and from the Guadagni from Florence. In 1598 Georges de Gallean married Louise de Gadagne. They had ten children, including Charles Felix. He had a distinguished military career and was appointed Lieutenant by Louis XIV. He acquired in 1668 the soil of Chateauneuf-de-Giraud-Amic. Then Pope Clement IX, in recognition of services rendered to the Holy See, raised this earth in duchy. The pope decided to name it "Duchy of Gadagne". Thus Count de Gallean became Duke of Gadagne and the village of Châteauneuf-de-Giraud-Amic
became Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. Family DE GALARD allowed us in 2009 to use the name "Comte de Gallean" on one of our main Cuvee.
became Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. Family DE GALARD allowed us in 2009 to use the name "Comte de Gallean" on one of our main Cuvee.
Terroir
Semi pebbly soil.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification with long vating.
Varietals
Grenache noir
Syrah
Cinsault
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Cinsault
Carignan
Mourvèdre
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
To be served at 15/16°C
Tasting
Deep purple color. Nose of jammy fruit and spices (pepper, vanilla). On the palate, ripe fruit flavors and powerful tannins that provide volume and length.
Food pairings
Game, red meat, strong cheeses
