What does it taste like?

It offers a complex profile of dark berries, Mediterranean garrigue, smoke, and a profound, stony minerality with silky tannins.

What should I pair it with?

It is best paired with rich game meats, lamb, or umami-rich dishes like grilled meats with soy-based glazes.

When is the best time to drink it?

It is built for longevity and will continue to evolve beautifully for 15-20 years from the vintage date.

CuvéeLanguedoc-RoussillonRed

Domaine Gauby Muntada

Name: Domaine Gauby Muntada
Brand: Domaine Gauby

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Domaine Gauby

Grenache · Carignan · Syrah · Mourvèdre

About this wine

Muntada is the flagship red wine of Domaine Gauby, hailing from the rugged, wind-swept slopes of Calce in Roussillon. Crafted from exceptionally old vines—some over a century old—planted on a complex mosaic of limestone and schist, this wine is a profound expression of its terroir. It is produced using biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, including whole-cluster fermentation and aging in large, neutral wooden foudres. The result is a wine of rare balance, combining intense, concentrated dark fruit and Mediterranean herbal notes with a silky, elegant structure and a distinctively saline, mineral finish that rivals the finest wines of Burgundy.

Beginner's Note

This is a powerful yet elegant red wine that rewards patience; decant it for at least an hour to let its complex layers of fruit and earth fully unfold.

Sommelier's Note

"Muntada is an absolute masterpiece of the French South. It is a wine that every serious enthusiast must experience at least once to understand the true potential of Roussillon's ancient vines."

Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with roasted venison, game meats, grilled lamb with rosemary, and aged hard cheeses. Its mineral depth also complements earthy mushroom dishes.

When to drink it

Ideal for special celebrations, fine dining, or as a centerpiece for a serious wine collector's dinner party.

Specs

Grape Varieties: Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Style: Red
Price Range: ¥12,000-18,000

Terroir & Winemaking

Hand-harvested from low-yield, old-vine parcels. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. Aged for 18-30 months in large, neutral wooden foudres and concrete vats. No filtration or clarification. Minimal to no added sulphur.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it taste like?: It offers a complex profile of dark berries, Mediterranean garrigue, smoke, and a profound, stony minerality with silky tannins.
What should I pair it with?: It is best paired with rich game meats, lamb, or umami-rich dishes like grilled meats with soy-based glazes.
When is the best time to drink it?: It is built for longevity and will continue to evolve beautifully for 15-20 years from the vintage date.

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