Château LaSuite

Gigue 2016

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The Gigue typically concludes a suite – lively and uplifting. In our collection, the Gigue opens the selection of great red wines.

The Gigue presents itself with juicy cherry fruit, violets, and a hint of white pepper. Minimal oak aging preserves its freshness and approachability; polished yet noticeable tannins typically make it ready to drink several years earlier than the Sarabande.

In its younger years, it is the perfect accompaniment to a summer BBQ or a good ragù alla bolognesa, while when it has matured somewhat, it also goes wonderfully with a beautiful duck with honey glaze.

A red wine that prefers to dance rather than march.
Limited edition/edition
9912 Bottles
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Decanters
Recommended
Please decant the wine for 1 hour.
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Drinking window
2025–2035
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Grape varieties
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Year description
The 2016 vintage was characterized by a very rainy season until May. Flowering proceeded correctly and uniformly. The dry conditions from June until harvest favored a slow and even ripening of the grapes. The weather conditions ensured an excellent degree of ripeness.

Quality is a choice.

Diese Entscheidungen folgen unserer strukturellen Haltung.

01. The origin

In the vineyard

Radical yield reduction and strict selection of plots.

Radical yield reduction and strict selection of plots.
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03. The result

In the glass

Dense texture, cool fruit and long aging potential.

Dense texture, cool fruit and long aging potential.
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philosophy

"AN OMATO TO RHYTHM"

The Gigue is the dynamic addition to our suite – a wine that impresses with its vibrant structure and precise fruit.

Maturity forecast

Based on vintage characteristics & storage

Barrel aging Bottle aging 2016 harvest 2024 Release 2025 Enjoyment Start PLATEAU 2035 Final Ideal TODAY
The ascent

Ready to drink. Please decant.

Character & Flavor Profile Gigue 2016

Understanding the model better

Culinary Resonance

A wine for convivial evenings with friends, which is uncomplicatedly enjoyable thanks to its smooth character and perfect ripeness.
Suite Identity Card

Gigue 2016

The Gigue is the dynamic addition to our suite – a wine that impresses with its vibrant structure and precise fruit.

Scientific basis

PRECISION AND METHOD

The Suite's philosophy describes our approach. However, its implementation in the vineyard and cellar follows a clear methodological structure. Our work is rooted in the tradition of modern oenology, as shaped by figures such as Jean Ribereau-Gayon – one of the key founders of scientifically based winemaking and long-time owner of Domaine aux Conseillans.

His research on malolactic fermentation and the systematic integration of chemistry, microbiology, and practical application has decisively shaped today's precise, controlled winemaking methods – including those used here on our estate. Without these foundations, the modern methods we employ would be inconceivable.

We see our work as a continuation of this scientific approach: maturity is assessed, processes are documented, and decisions are made consciously. The suite provides the internal order – oenology supplies the tools.

Origin & Soil

The terroir: Gigue

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Full data sheet & facts: Gigue 2016 Expand or collapse datasheet
Full data sheet & facts: Gigue 2016
Winemaker & Location Château LaSuite aux Conseillans – Domaine aux Conseillans
Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux (France)
philosophy Plot vinification in the nature reserve
New Bordeaux
vintage 2016
Grape varieties 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Limitation 9912 Bottles
Decanters

Please decant the wine for 1 hour.

Technical analysis 13.5% alcohol, acidity 3.69
Drinking window (ideal) 2025 – 2035
Suitable recipes