Current Vintage: 2022
Grapes: 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 15% Syrah
A former Parisian fireman, and now the mayor of Gigondas (no joke!), Eric Ughetto took over the family’s vineyards in the early 1990s. Later, his wife, Sophie, joined him and they made their first estate wine with the 2000 harvest. A small estate with only 15 hectares (a little over 35 acres), it is operated almost entirely by this husband and wife team.
For their 2022 Sablet, Grenache takes the starring role, joined by Syrah and a touch of Cinsault. The vines grow on the sandy soils of Les Briguières, and the wine is made with whole bunches before spending eight months in large, seasoned wooden vats. It's an old-school approach that suits the wine perfectly, adding structure without covering up the fruit.
Ripe raspberry and blackberry are joined by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a little violet, with a savory note appearing as the wine opens. There's plenty of Southern Rhône warmth, but the texture is surprisingly graceful, with supple tannins and freshness carrying the fruit through the finish. A wonderfully satisfying red for lamb, sausages, steak au poivre or anything smoky from the grill.
14.5% ABV
Organic
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