Gogondas
Lelektsoglou Gigondas is produced from old vines, at least 60 years of age, grown on the high-elevation terraces of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The vineyard sits on a classic Gigondas mix of limestone scree and red clay soils, which naturally produces structured Grenache-based wines.
The blend is a traditional Southern Rhône composition of approximately 80 percent Grenache and 20 percent Syrah. Fruit for this cuvée comes from trusted growers with whom the Lelektsoglou family has long-standing relationships.
Vinification follows the family’s restrained approach. The wine is made using traditional methods and then aged 18 to 24 months in neutral barrels and tank, with no new oak influence, and is bottled unfiltered.
The first release, around 2018, received immediate praise for its purity and focus, with several critics describing it as “stunning” and “clear and focused” in aromatics. Notes referenced include cassis, black cherry liqueur, Provençal herbs and crushed rock, with a full-bodied yet lifted profile due to high-elevation fruit.
| Vintage | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dry Red |
| Unit Size | 75cl |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| Primary Appellation | Gigondas |
| Plot Size / Plot Elevation | Old vines on high-elevation terraces of the Dentelles de Montmirail |
| Soil | Limestone scree and red clay soils |
| Age of vines | At least 60 years old |
| Farming | Grapes sourced from long-standing growers |
| Varieties | Southern Rhône blend Approx. 80 percent Grenache, 20 percent Syrah |
| Fermentation | Traditional vinification |
| Aging | 18 to 24 months in neutral barrels and tank Bottled unfiltered |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Cork / Screw Cap | Cork |
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The producer
Lelektsoglou & Fils sits quietly in Tain-l’Hermitage, but its influence runs deep across the Rhône. Founded in the early eighties by Georges Lelektsoglou — once a trusted broker for the region’s icons, now a cult name in his own right — the house built its reputation on precision, patience, and the kind of confidence that doesn’t need to shout…. Read more
