Tasting Notes

94-96
Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 Sep 17
Bright violet. Heady blackberry, cassis, incense and spicecake aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up a smoky mineral nuance with aeration. Sweet and seamless in texture; deeply concentrated red and dark fruit liqueur, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors are given lift and spine by a core of juicy acidity. Blends richness and delicacy with a smooth hand and finishes extremely long and sweet, the pliant tannins adding shape and gentle grip. This wine looks to be one of the finest examples of Gigondas that I have ever experienced.
Drinking Date:
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.