{"product_id":"domaine-gigou-clos-st-jacques-aop-jasnieres-organic","title":"Domaine Gigou Clos St. Jacques, AOP Jasnières [Organic]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDomaine Gigou Clos St. Jacques Jasnières 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld-vine Chenin Blanc with bags of character – ripe apple, gentle smoke, lovely texture, and the freshness that makes great Loire Chenin so ridiculously drinkable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Gigou's Clos St. Jacques comes from \u003cstrong\u003eJasnières\u003c\/strong\u003e, a tiny appellation in northern France. We're actually on the \u003cstrong\u003eLoir here rather than the Loire\u003c\/strong\u003e, around an hour south of Le Mans, and it's an area producing some seriously interesting Chenin Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e from old vines averaging around 70 years of age, planted on soils rich in silex – the flinty soils that help give the wine its distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is barrel fermented before ageing in a combination of large foudres and smaller oak barrels. Importantly, this isn't about making a big, heavily oaked white. The wood adds texture, depth and a gentle smoky character while still allowing the fruit and freshness of the Chenin to do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect plenty of \u003cstrong\u003eripe apple and orchard fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, backed by subtle smoke, mineral notes and a broad, generous texture. There's just a tiny amount of residual sugar, around 4g\/l, which gives the wine extra weight rather than making it taste sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sort of white wine that reminds you just how good \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of richness and texture, but it's balanced by that brilliant natural acidity Chenin is famous for. It's interesting enough to sit and drink slowly on its own, but really comes into its own with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're usually drinking \u003cstrong\u003ewhite Burgundy, richer Chardonnay or more serious Loire whites\u003c\/strong\u003e, give this a go. There's loads going on in the glass and, coming from old vines in a tiny French appellation, it's a bottle that's a little bit different too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe apple and orchard fruit with subtle smoke, mineral notes and a hint of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous and textured with ripe apple, fresh acidity and a lovely mineral character. The oak adds weight and complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, fresh and lightly smoky with lingering apple and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a cracking food wine. Try it with \u003cstrong\u003ecrab, scallops, richer fish dishes, roast pork or pork chops with a creamy mustard sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd also happily have it alongside roast chicken, creamy mushroom dishes or a decent cheeseboard. Basically, anything with a bit of richness that needs good acidity alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Gigou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clos St. Jacques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOP Jasnières\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic \u0026amp; Sustainable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Domaine Gigou Jasnières Online\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Gigou Clos St. Jacques Jasnières 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e online from The Strong Water Co., independent wine merchants based in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver wine throughout the UK, including \u003cstrong\u003eAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the Scottish Highlands and Islands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order your wine online for delivery direct to your door, whether you're in Inverness, the Highlands, Skye, Orkney, Shetland or elsewhere across Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal customers can also shop our wine range at The Strong Water Co. in \u003cstrong\u003eBanchory and Ballater\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the heart of Royal Deeside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boutinot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57596944777596,"sku":"FGG003","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/4813\/3192\/files\/FullSizeRender_30cd7124-beee-4c86-9ae2-271fdf5b997d.jpg?v=1791382327","url":"https:\/\/thestrongwaterco.com\/ja\/products\/domaine-gigou-clos-st-jacques-aop-jasnieres-organic","provider":"The Strong Water Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}