Domaine Gavoty is an organic, family-operated estate with vines on a Roman-era farm in the commune of Cabasse called Campdumy (“harvest fields”), situated along the Issole River in Northwest Côtes de Provence.
Roselyn’s grandfather Bernard Gavoty (1906-1980) was a renowned classical music critic for France’s newspaper Le Figaro, and the name of this cuvée pays homage to the importance of music in the family’s history. Comprising equal parts Grenache and Syrah, plus around 10% Carignan, and produced via direct pressing, “Récital” delivers the ethereal color, lip-smacking salinity, and bright fruits one expects from the appellation, but with a sumptuousness of texture and a swelling, clinging finish that is all Gavoty. It offers spectacular value, as well as notable personality for its category.
Both nose and palate are multilayered and beguiling, and although the fruit is brightly kinetic, there is a sense of regal richness to this cuvée that has nothing to do with weight.
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Overall: Classically Provençal
Aromas Bright fruit, citrus, strawberry, peach and a salty minerality
Tasting Notes “Récital” delivers the ethereal color, lip-smacking salinity, and bright fruits one expects from the appellation, but with a sumptuousness of texture and a swelling, clinging finish that is all Gavoty. It offers spectacular value, as well as notable personality for its category. --Rosenthal Wine Merchant
Pairings Grilled vegetables, seafood & Mediterranean fare
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