First bottle of this vintage. PNP. Tasted just like southern Rhône/ Gigondas should. Up front and gregarious. I’m a fan of this style especially on a weeknight when I just want something easy to enjoy. Black pepper and dried herbs mix well on the palate with dark red fruit. Pairs perfectly with roasted lamb racks. Also, one of my favorite wines for steak-frites. I won’t wait much longer to drink my additional bottles. Along with Santa Duc, one of my favorite entry level Gigondas.
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Last bottle from a six pack. There has been a bit of variation in these. Some have seemed quite Brett-y, with lots of barnyard character or chicken poo if you are less charitable, others like this one have seemed fresher. Plummy fruit. A touch of leather and earth. Good complexity for the money.
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10/25/2023 - jpkc wrote: 90 Points
PnP, well balanced, just a hint of pepper on the finish, has improved with time, 90
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5/17/2023 - jpkc Likes this wine:
PnP, drinking nicely on opening, consistent with prior note, 2nd day meh
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12/27/2022 - jpkc Likes this wine: 89 Points
tannins strong on opening, decanted 2 hours, nice fruit and acidity, hint of Gigondas pepper, great QPR. 89+
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3/27/2021 - Jerseyjudge Likes this wine: 92 Points
First bottle of this vintage. PNP. Tasted just like southern Rhône/ Gigondas should. Up front and gregarious. I’m a fan of this style especially on a weeknight when I just want something easy to enjoy. Black pepper and dried herbs mix well on the palate with dark red fruit. Pairs perfectly with roasted lamb racks. Also, one of my favorite wines for steak-frites. I won’t wait much longer to drink my additional bottles. Along with Santa Duc, one of my favorite entry level Gigondas.
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11/29/2020 - sjw_11 wrote: 90 Points
Last bottle from a six pack. There has been a bit of variation in these. Some have seemed quite Brett-y, with lots of barnyard character or chicken poo if you are less charitable, others like this one have seemed fresher. Plummy fruit. A touch of leather and earth. Good complexity for the money.
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