Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH First year in certified organic

First year in certified organic conversion

along with scorched earth

one torn label

A great sleeper of the vintage

Loads of tobacco at backend

Chateau Gigault, Premier Cotes de Blaye, Cuvee Viva 2000 EARTH First year in certified organicInto Neck Chteau Gigault is a 33 acre estate in Mazion, in Premieres Cotes de Blaye, on the east bank of the Gironde River. Though the estate dates to the 18th century, it was purchased in 1998 by Christophe Reboul Salze and well known wine consultant Stephane Derenoncourt was brought in to steer winemaking. The estates flagship wine is the Cuvee Viva, a Merlot based blend with an annual production of nearly 4,000 cases. The second wine is Chteau