{"product_id":"domaine-gayda-sphere-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Domaine Gayda, Sphere Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Domaine Gayda, Sphere Pinot Noir 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bright, juicy Languedoc Pinot Noir from Gayda’s Sphere range - no added sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGayda’s Sphere range shows off single grape varieties across the Languedoc’s terroirs. In the glass, a brilliant ruby red - youthful and inviting. On the nose, lush red cherry and raspberry, with a twist of cinnamon emerging as it opens. The palate is smooth and supple - wild strawberries to start, soft spice, cocoa and a silky finish full of mocha and tonka bean. Gentle structure, subtle depth, satisfying finish. Everything you want in a properly approachable French red at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled portobello mushrooms with herby couscous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast duck with cherry glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature cheddar or a soft washed-rind cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly chilled on a warm evening with charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is fresh, easy to drink, and full of soft red fruit with a touch of spice. The kind of wine you could open midweek and happily finish, no fuss. Feels like a proper all-rounder - smart enough for dinner but relaxed enough for a night on the sofa.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Gayda\u003c\/strong\u003e is based in Brugairolles near Carcassonne - founded in 1749 as a coaching inn, gradually transformed into the modern wine estate it is today. Since 2004, under owners \u003cstrong\u003eTim Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Record\u003c\/strong\u003e with winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eVincent Chansault\u003c\/strong\u003e, the estate has focused on integrity, precision and showcasing Languedoc terroirs at proper price points. This 2024 Pinot Noir is made \u003cstrong\u003ewith no added sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e - a brave choice for a Pinot at this price — drawing real purity and expressive character out of the fruit. Grapes are cold-soaked for 10 days to draw out colour and flavour gently, then cool-fermented and lightly handled in the winery. Aged for six months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks, building texture and subtle depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Pinot Noir from the Languedoc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e - purity-first winemaking at this price level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold maceration for 10 days before fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool fermentation; minimal-intervention handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 months ageing on fine lees in stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oak - fruit lift over barrel character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Languedoc-Roussillon, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, light-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sulphur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-added-sulphur Pinot Noir at this price is the kind of value flag Gayda quietly raises across their range. Cold-soaked, cool-fermented, six months on lees, no oak - every winemaking choice protects fruit purity. The result is the rare Languedoc Pinot that actually drinks like Pinot (light, fragrant, fresh) rather than like a dressed-up Grenache. Brilliant slightly chilled with roast chicken, charcuterie, or just on its own at the end of a long week.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dom. Gayda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170103480367,"sku":"rjc1789236631037","price":13.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3143\/5567\/files\/domaine-gayda-sphere-pinot-noir-2024_1.jpg?v=1789236634","url":"https:\/\/www.elvarona.com\/products\/domaine-gayda-sphere-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}