The Suite

Gigue

Sound of Gigue Acoustic tasting Zum aktuellen Jahrgang

The gigue traditionally forms the lively conclusion of a musical suite – at LaSuite aux Conseillans, it stands at the beginning of the great red wines. It embodies movement, clarity, and rhythmic precision: qualities that also define this wine. In the vineyard as well as in the cellar, the goal was not maximum power, but a clear, supportive structure that balances fruit, origin, and texture.

Aging in amphorae, accompanied by minimal oak use, preserves the juicy fruit and lends the wine a fine, polished tannin structure that is approachable from the start without sacrificing depth. Aromas of ripe cherry, violet, and a hint of white pepper combine to create a precise, vibrant overall impression, characterized more by structure than volume.

The Gigue is a wine of tension and clear contours – energetic, but never loud, structured without being austere. Its harmonious, subtly lingering finish makes it a versatile companion, for example to grilled meats, duck, or slow-cooked dishes. A wine that understands lightness not as simplification, but as the result of precision and tranquility in every stage of its creation.

Gigue Aktueller Jahrgang · Gigue 2016
THE MOVEMENT

Origin & Character

The Gigue draws on three plots and three soils. On the clay of plot C7 the Merlot takes root, carrying the fruit; the gravel of plot C13 — up to four fifths stone at depth — gives warmth, drainage and energy; and the clay-gravel of plot C12 brings the tension with Cabernet Sauvignon. This is how the Gigue stays juicy and supple while having a foundation that holds the fruit.

Which plots go into the blend is decided by the vintage; the assignment can therefore vary slightly from harvest to harvest.

Impulsemovementenergy
At the table

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

Philosophie
„A TRIBUTE TO RHYTHM“
„The Gigue is the dynamic movement of our suite – a wine that impresses with its vibrant structure and precise fruit.“

The Sensory Identity (Profile)

Character
Lively, energetic and dance-like. A wine that brings joy without being banal.
Radar (0–10): sensory axes in relation to one another.
Understand the model
The vintages

The journey of a movement

From the maturing barrel, through drinking maturity, to the library — each vintage finds its own moment.

Perfectly paired

Coq au Vin – Sarabande & morels, jus assembled
Perfektes Match

Coq au Vin – Sarabande & morels, jus assembled
Bœuf Bordelais – slow braised with gigue
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Bœuf Bordelais – slow braised with gigue
Côte de bœuf from the grill – Café de Paris butter & bone marrow
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Côte de bœuf from the grill – Café de Paris butter & bone marrow
Braised mountain lentils – root vegetables & sherry
Perfektes Match

Braised mountain lentils – root vegetables & sherry
Basse côte from the grill – pepper-herb crust & grilled bone marrow
Perfektes Match

Basse côte from the grill – pepper-herb crust & grilled bone marrow
Grilled Lamb Chops – Anchovy-Rosemary Butter & Grilled Lemon
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Grilled Lamb Chops – Anchovy-Rosemary Butter & Grilled Lemon
Brasato di Silvio al Gigue – beef pot roast slowly braised in Gigue
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Brasato di Silvio al Gigue – beef pot roast slowly braised in Gigue
Grilled bavette – sauce bordelaise & shallot confit
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Grilled bavette – sauce bordelaise & shallot confit
Carpaccio di manzo – beef fillet with rocket & Parmigiano
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Carpaccio di manzo – beef fillet with rocket & Parmigiano
Coquelet en crapaudine from the grill, mustard-herb crust
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Coquelet en crapaudine from the grill, mustard-herb crust
Braised lamb shank – garlic & rosemary
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Braised lamb shank – garlic & rosemary
Bistecca alla fiorentina – T-bone from the fire
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Bistecca alla fiorentina – T-bone from the fire
Grilled duck breast in Mediterranean herb marinade
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Grilled duck breast in Mediterranean herb marinade
Lapin à la moutarde, mustard-tarragon cream
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Lapin à la moutarde, mustard-tarragon cream
Grilled côtes de porc – sage-lemon butter
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Grilled côtes de porc – sage-lemon butter
Bucatini all'amatriciana
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Bucatini all'amatriciana
Carne cruda all'albese
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Carne cruda all'albese
Bœuf en croûte, mushroom duxelles
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Bœuf en croûte, mushroom duxelles
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
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Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
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Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Perfektes Match

Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots
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Confit de canard – beluga lentils & shallots

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