Clos Léopold Gigondas 2021
Member Price €32.74
This wine is named after winemaker Julien Mazaloubaud’s grandfather, Léopold, who planted a vineyard in a remote corner of the spectacular Dentelles mountains in the 1960s.
For decades the fruit was sold to the local cooperative. When Julien started working there himself in 2002, he noticed the amazing fruit coming in from his grandfather’s vineyard - only for it to be lost in huge blends destined for the supermarkets.
There’s good reason why the fruit was so good. Clos Léopold is one of Gigondas’ highest vineyards at 350m, and it’s north-facing too. It means there’s a big difference between day- and night-time temperatures, and the vineyards are in the shade from the scorching late afternoon sun.
The result is fruit with a cooler profile - almost more northern Rhône than southern - full of pepper, vibrant fruit and violets.
Julien finally left the cooperative and started Clos Léopold in 2017, to do justice to his grandfather’s legacy. Today it’s a tiny, artisanal domaine where everything is done by hand.
This wine is a blend of Grenache and Syrah, vinified and aged mainly in concrete tanks, with around 10% aged in small oak barrels.
It’s a more restrained and elegant style of Gigondas, which I love. You get lots of dark fruit, violets and garrigue on the nose, with layers of spice and complexity on the palate, and a long, delicious, peppery finish.
Clos Léopold still flies under the radar, appreciated mainly by local winemakers and insiders in the know.
As a WineSpark member, you can now count yourself among them with exclusive access to this wine!
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | 70% grenache, 30% syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region of origin | Rhône |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcohol % | 14.50% |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 10% |
| Type of Oak | Small barriques |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
| Average age of vines | 65 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 350m |
| Soil type(s) | Clay and limestone soil |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | Yes |
| Biodynamic? | No |
A Gigondas gem hidden away in a remote corner at altitude of the spectacular Dentelles mountains
Think Provençal and Rhône valley cooking: slow-cooked lamb shoulder with thyme and olives, or a classic daube provençale
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
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• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
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This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
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