Mature, refined and complex with good dark fruit and yet developed tertiary aromas such as coffee. Works fine with barbecue as well as more classical and refined dishes. Very good indeed!
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In der Nase nicht besonders präzise, rote und blaue Frucht, Garrique (wenig verwunderlich), letzte Reste von Vanille und Schokolade.
Was beim Bouquet fehlt, macht der Wein im Antrunk wett. Rund und geschliffen, trotz seiner Dichte beinahe elegant, die hohe Säure hält die fette, dunkle und intensive Frucht im Zaum, dazu eine kongeniale südliche Würze, sehr mineralisch. Das Tannin ist gut integriert und steuert eine leichte, schokoladige Bitterkeit bei. Ist mit 15% Alkohol eigentlich über meinem persönlichen Limit, viel besser dürfte ein Gigondas aber nicht mehr werden.
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Weekly tasting group RWP #315; Rhone varietals (@ My place): Beautiful bouquet with vanilla, chocolate, garrigue and ripe fruits. On the palate chocolate, soft spices, pleasant oak, beautiful balance between acidity, sweetness and round tannin.
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Monthly Tuesday group #010: Southern Rhône excluding C9duP. (By JdB): Beautiful bouquet with red berry fruits (like strawberry) and cherries, garrigue and bacon as well. On the palate quite impressive with red (raspberry) and dark berries, beautiful herbs and spices, marzipan, laurel, some pleasant rustic flavors, beautifully fresh acidity and supple tannin. Overall a beautiful harmonious wine with good length and complexity. Young maturity stage now and probably a bit better around 2020+. For this evening 92+
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A bit too heady for my usual preference but this was singing with wild boar stew. Rich, kirsch, black cherries, black olives. Garrigue notes all over it. As the previous taster noted drink up, this does not have the structure for aging but brings immediate pleasure if you like over the top styles.
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Now that's the most indulgent Gigondas I've ever had. Big aromas of raspberry and concentrated strawberry, rich but not very spicy. In the mouth, it's loaded with more fruit, tending darker toward blackberry jam and black currant, just a little bit of pepper. Very rich, not much earthy/herbal/leathery character, and some might find the tannins lacking, they are unusually sweet and soft.
This is not a firm, austere wine, and does not need further aging (not sure I'd hold this more than five years unless I had bottles to open for regular monitoring).
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9/23/2023 - Porphyr wrote: 93 Points
This is scrumptious right now, probably peaking. Great nose, Herbs, ripe plums, saline notes, nice length. Enjoy.
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9/12/2023 - KimberJ wrote: 94 Points
Peppery. Interesting
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12/5/2021 - Rudolph Schmidt Likes this wine:
Holy shit - the complexity. What a treat.
Hickory smoke, old leather, baking spices, hazelnut, stewed plum, raspberries dusted in cocoa powder.
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11/6/2020 - Wbharris Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tremendous
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6/21/2020 - Conde Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mature, refined and complex with good dark fruit and yet developed tertiary aromas such as coffee. Works fine with barbecue as well as more classical and refined dishes. Very good indeed!
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5/2/2020 - pinotwok Likes this wine: 92 Points
In der Nase nicht besonders präzise, rote und blaue Frucht, Garrique (wenig verwunderlich), letzte Reste von Vanille und Schokolade.
Was beim Bouquet fehlt, macht der Wein im Antrunk wett. Rund und geschliffen, trotz seiner Dichte beinahe elegant, die hohe Säure hält die fette, dunkle und intensive Frucht im Zaum, dazu eine kongeniale südliche Würze, sehr mineralisch. Das Tannin ist gut integriert und steuert eine leichte, schokoladige Bitterkeit bei. Ist mit 15% Alkohol eigentlich über meinem persönlichen Limit, viel besser dürfte ein Gigondas aber nicht mehr werden.
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12/20/2019 - JKIndy wrote: 92 Points
Fantastic. Chewy and full mouthfeel. Long finish.
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5/22/2019 - Wbharris Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really great. Probably at its peak.
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3/25/2019 - quaffnov Likes this wine: 92 Points
No formal note, a rich nose and palate with strong tannins that play well with the garrigue and dark fruit, excellent bottle!
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1/7/2019 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Weekly tasting group RWP #315; Rhone varietals (@ My place): Beautiful bouquet with vanilla, chocolate, garrigue and ripe fruits. On the palate chocolate, soft spices, pleasant oak, beautiful balance between acidity, sweetness and round tannin.
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9/5/2017 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
Tuesday Night Double Blind <$40 (Bin 75 Alpharetta, GA): Raspberry, herbs, a certain elegance to the nose; lighter on palate, ready to go, raspberry, Kirsch and liqueur like red fruit; tasty, very solid wine.
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6/21/2016 - Zweder wrote: 92 Points
Monthly Tuesday group #010: Southern Rhône excluding C9duP. (By JdB): Beautiful bouquet with red berry fruits (like strawberry) and cherries, garrigue and bacon as well. On the palate quite impressive with red (raspberry) and dark berries, beautiful herbs and spices, marzipan, laurel, some pleasant rustic flavors, beautifully fresh acidity and supple tannin. Overall a beautiful harmonious wine with good length and complexity. Young maturity stage now and probably a bit better around 2020+. For this evening 92+
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4/2/2016 - slrankin Likes this wine: 94 Points
Delicious- luscious. Wish I could find more. Lovely.
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11/16/2015 - Capt Cutlass Likes this wine: 92 Points
A bit too heady for my usual preference but this was singing with wild boar stew. Rich, kirsch, black cherries, black olives. Garrigue notes all over it. As the previous taster noted drink up, this does not have the structure for aging but brings immediate pleasure if you like over the top styles.
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9/30/2014 - pgm Likes this wine: 93 Points
Now that's the most indulgent Gigondas I've ever had. Big aromas of raspberry and concentrated strawberry, rich but not very spicy. In the mouth, it's loaded with more fruit, tending darker toward blackberry jam and black currant, just a little bit of pepper. Very rich, not much earthy/herbal/leathery character, and some might find the tannins lacking, they are unusually sweet and soft.
This is not a firm, austere wine, and does not need further aging (not sure I'd hold this more than five years unless I had bottles to open for regular monitoring).
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