No decant. Tasted good right off the bat, but is fading in the open bottle. Herbs de Provence and blue and blackberry. Medium-full bodied, with slightly grippy tannin and medium-high acidity. Drink now. 89
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Dark purple in the glass. Nose of blackberry and garrigue. Opens with blackberries and dark cherries, oak and alcohol are apparent, but not overwhelming. Eventually transitions to garrigue with a slight cola note. Tannins are still apparent during the medium length finish. 15% ABV. At 9 years old, this still seems fruit forward, and the tannins suggest that it might go longer.
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Agréable. Ça s'est mieux intégré depuis 2 ans mais ça devrait continuer de s'améliorer sur les prochaines années. C'est très gourmand au nez et en bouche. La texture est soyeuse et c'est bien concentré. La finale est encore sur la chauffe toutefois. Un beau QPR mais qui doit séjourner en cave.
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Not sure if this has entered an awkward phase, but this was pretty shut down, offering very little of note. The decanted half of the bottle was no different.
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Classy S. Rhone with roasted peanuts and games red fruits. Juicy in personality, nicely balanced, not too massive, supple texture, and gentle structure. Drinking very well at the moment!
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Env 39$ jadis Bien dense, romarin, garrigue, terreux. Bouche encore d'un bloc, tannins charnus, fruits noirs compotés. D'accord avec Phil qui l'a tenté en 10-2018. À attendre, et je dirais encore au moins 5 ans. Joli potentiel. Approchable aujourd'hui avec bonne viande grillée par contre. **1/2
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Ce n'est pas prêt. Nez de fruits noir, romarin, estragon et vernis. Les tanins sont encore un peu trop présents et il y a une touche de sucre résiduel qui doit disparaître. Assez de fruits et d'acidité pour tenir encore. 3 ans avant la prochaine (?).
Jour 2: bien mieux. Ça confirme le 2 ou 3 ans que je donne aux autres.
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Smoky nose with asphalt and scorched earth. Not much in the way of fruit or spice, some brooding black fruits. More lifted in the mouth, with a definite sweetness, medium-full bodied and delicious. Good acid cut and enough tannin for a steak. Not profound, but correct and delicious. Drink now-2022 90
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Rather simple, even on the second day. It is fresh and inviting if somewhat middle-weight and uncomplicated. Blue and blackberry fruit, spice and some hot gravel. Drink now-2022 90
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My kinda wine! First sip was explosive flavor on a dry frame; after that, the berry uniqueness faded a bit, like my taste buds adapted/retreated. What's with that? The wine or me?
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Nez et bouche riches et onctueux. Fruits rouges, lard fumé, très rond,presque trop de sucre résiduel, un peu court en bouche mais un RQP exceptionnel cependant.
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P: MF body, almost swtish fruit on front; Long, astringent finish; May just need a couple of yrs to resolve the astringency, then potentially exceptional? 15% ABV, purportedly 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 7% Mourvérde, & 3% Cinsault. [93 pts WS & 92 pts Tanzer, though I was unable to view.]
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Color is a deep magenta purple...legs are slow to form... Nose is primary dark berry, meat, herbal/garrigue, earth..... Palate is leathery deep dark framboise blackberry, earthy tannin and herbs....this expression is all on the dark earthy cooked fruit side of gigondas.... It's excellent but might not be everyone's favorite....
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country wine - a bit rough but very pleasant, med+ to full body, rough edges that soften out with air time. ripe and fairly big. needs 1-2 hr decant right now.
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red colour, pale for Gigondas liquorice, herbs, great nose Meaty, nice tannin, Supple style, long finish Don't notice the 15% Expensive £25 Oddbins but worth it
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Dark berry aromas and flavors. Some licorice and spices. Just bought 4 bottles, and still very young, but wanted to try one. Will let the others rest for a while to see how it develops. But, well-balanced and delicious right now.
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4/28/2024 - WineGuyX Likes this wine: 89 Points
No decant. Tasted good right off the bat, but is fading in the open bottle. Herbs de Provence and blue and blackberry. Medium-full bodied, with slightly grippy tannin and medium-high acidity. Drink now. 89
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12/30/2022 - Gern Blanston wrote: 91 Points
Loved this. Luscious mouthfeel and oodles of dark fruit. There was a hint of sweetness. Reasonable length in the finish. I wish I had more.
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2/19/2022 - lucnapo@gmail.com wrote:
Bon Gigondas!
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5/17/2021 - malbrecht wrote: 90 Points
Dark purple in the glass. Nose of blackberry and garrigue. Opens with blackberries and dark cherries, oak and alcohol are apparent, but not overwhelming. Eventually transitions to garrigue with a slight cola note. Tannins are still apparent during the medium length finish. 15% ABV. At 9 years old, this still seems fruit forward, and the tannins suggest that it might go longer.
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1/30/2021 - philmtl Likes this wine:
Agréable. Ça s'est mieux intégré depuis 2 ans mais ça devrait continuer de s'améliorer sur les prochaines années. C'est très gourmand au nez et en bouche. La texture est soyeuse et c'est bien concentré. La finale est encore sur la chauffe toutefois. Un beau QPR mais qui doit séjourner en cave.
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1/16/2021 - Darkhorn wrote: 88 Points
This has aged nicely. Integrated and balanced. Very soft. Finishes a little fast. I liked it better when it was young.
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7/3/2020 - Ianjaig wrote: 86 Points
Not sure if this has entered an awkward phase, but this was pretty shut down, offering very little of note. The decanted half of the bottle was no different.
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2/8/2020 - Marc wrote: 91 Points
Classy S. Rhone with roasted peanuts and games red fruits. Juicy in personality, nicely balanced, not too massive, supple texture, and gentle structure. Drinking very well at the moment!
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3/23/2019 - Avicenne Likes this wine: 90 Points
Env 39$ jadis
Bien dense, romarin, garrigue, terreux.
Bouche encore d'un bloc, tannins charnus, fruits noirs compotés.
D'accord avec Phil qui l'a tenté en 10-2018. À attendre, et je dirais encore au moins 5 ans. Joli potentiel. Approchable aujourd'hui avec bonne viande grillée par contre.
**1/2
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3/10/2019 - Ianjaig Likes this wine: 92 Points
Thought this was beautiful. Blue berries dominate with silky, refined tannins. Lovely.
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10/4/2018 - philmtl wrote:
Ce n'est pas prêt. Nez de fruits noir, romarin, estragon et vernis. Les tanins sont encore un peu trop présents et il y a une touche de sucre résiduel qui doit disparaître. Assez de fruits et d'acidité pour tenir encore. 3 ans avant la prochaine (?).
Jour 2: bien mieux. Ça confirme le 2 ou 3 ans que je donne aux autres.
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5/21/2018 - Pascal wrote: 85 Points
moins intéressant que le premier.
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5/4/2018 - WineGuyX Likes this wine: 90 Points
Smoky nose with asphalt and scorched earth. Not much in the way of fruit or spice, some brooding black fruits. More lifted in the mouth, with a definite sweetness, medium-full bodied and delicious. Good acid cut and enough tannin for a steak. Not profound, but correct and delicious. Drink now-2022 90
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11/15/2017 - WineGuyX wrote: 90 Points
Rather simple, even on the second day. It is fresh and inviting if somewhat middle-weight and uncomplicated. Blue and blackberry fruit, spice and some hot gravel. Drink now-2022 90
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4/29/2017 - Pedroel Likes this wine: 91 Points
My kinda wine! First sip was explosive flavor on a dry frame; after that, the berry uniqueness faded a bit, like my taste buds adapted/retreated. What's with that? The wine or me?
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12/11/2016 - Pascal Likes this wine: 86 Points
Nez et bouche riches et onctueux. Fruits rouges, lard fumé, très rond,presque trop de sucre résiduel, un peu court en bouche mais un RQP exceptionnel cependant.
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10/29/2016 - srh Likes this wine:
Rhone Reds (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Restrained? Yet, a melange of jam, flowers, poss animal blood
P: MF body, almost swtish fruit on front; Long, astringent finish; May just need a couple of yrs to resolve the astringency, then potentially exceptional? 15% ABV, purportedly 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 7% Mourvérde, & 3% Cinsault. [93 pts WS & 92 pts Tanzer, though I was unable to view.]
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8/26/2016 - mpsocal wrote: 90 Points
Strawberry on the nose with flavor of raspberry and blackberry. Slightly tannic with a long finish. Definitely a dry red. Quite enjoyable.
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8/2/2016 - KJD45$ Likes this wine: 91 Points
Color is a deep magenta purple...legs are slow to form...
Nose is primary dark berry, meat, herbal/garrigue, earth.....
Palate is leathery deep dark framboise blackberry, earthy tannin and herbs....this expression is all on the dark earthy cooked fruit side of gigondas.... It's excellent but might not be everyone's favorite....
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7/29/2016 - David J Cooper wrote: 91 Points
Dark red. Creamy black cherry , smoked meat and earth. Slightly ripe. Delicious black cherry flavors and a nice dry tannic finish.
In a really nice place.
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2/6/2016 - BayAreaWildcat wrote: 92 Points
country wine - a bit rough but very pleasant, med+ to full body, rough edges that soften out with air time. ripe and fairly big. needs 1-2 hr decant right now.
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11/1/2015 - henrygjeffreys Likes this wine:
red colour, pale for Gigondas
liquorice, herbs, great nose
Meaty, nice tannin,
Supple style, long finish
Don't notice the 15%
Expensive £25 Oddbins but worth it
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3/12/2015 - Ianjaig Likes this wine: 92 Points
Berries and liquorice, firm chewy tannins. Lovely. Will buy some more and store away. Excellent value.
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3/8/2015 - PetePullen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark berry aromas and flavors. Some licorice and spices. Just bought 4 bottles, and still very young, but wanted to try one. Will let the others rest for a while to see how it develops. But, well-balanced and delicious right now.
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3/6/2015 - BordeauxBuff wrote: 87 Points
Okay....Slight preference towards the 2011............
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