Domaine Gauby Muntada Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2019
Domaine Gauby
Gérard Gauby farms biodynamically in the schist hillsides of Calce, and Muntada is his flagship red—a wine that channels the heat and wildness of the Roussillon into something structured and profound. The 2019 is concentrated without excess, and its tannin architecture suggests a decade of further evolution.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Concentrated blackcurrant and crushed violet lead into garrigue herbs, cedar, and a faint mineral earthiness. The nose is brooding and layered, revealing dark cherry and a hint of toasted oak with extended air.
Palate
Dense but not heavy, with blackcurrant and cherry wrapped in fine-grained tannins. Cedar and mint provide lift, while a subtle gamey quality adds savory complexity. The mouthfeel is velvety, with excellent acidity providing tension.
Finish
Long and persistent, with cedar, violet, and a stony mineral undertow.
- Varietal
- Syrah
- Blend
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
- Vineyards
- Muntada vineyard, Calce, Roussillon — schist and gneiss soils at 250–400m elevation
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with olive tapenade
From the ancient schist soils of Calce in the Roussillon, Gérard and Lionel Gauby farm their steep, wind-battered vineyards biodynamically, producing wines of rare intensity and terroir transparency.
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