I love the power, the spice, the rich mouthfeel. But damn, 15.5%. It’s a hot mess. One that I rather like but a bit too much. 2021. Could be a bit more restrained and it’d score higher. Will I keep buying this? Yep.
I love the power, the spice, the rich mouthfeel. But damn, 15.5%. It’s a hot mess. One that I rather like but a bit too much. 2021. Could be a bit more restrained and it’d score higher. Will I keep buying this? Yep.
Jun 27th, 2024
LBT was a dead and oxidized mess, this was complete opposite. In the zone, deeply fruit with soaked plum and black cherry, tannins have melted away, seamless mouthfeel, spice and garrigue for days.
LBT was a dead and oxidized mess, this was complete opposite. In the zone, deeply fruit with soaked plum and black cherry, tannins have melted away, seamless mouthfeel, spice and garrigue for days.
Mar 14th, 2023
Was much better the third night in.
Was much better the third night in.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Big boy.. 15.5 abv. Pretty nose of incense, wild fruit, spice and minerals. Aromatically pretty, but the alcohol makes it a bit clumsy like a puppy with big paws.
Big boy.. 15.5 abv. Pretty nose of incense, wild fruit, spice and minerals. Aromatically pretty, but the alcohol makes it a bit clumsy like a puppy with big paws.
Dec 17th, 2022
Meat, honey, tamari, licorice and fresh black fruits. Sweet and soulful. And microbial on day 2.
Meat, honey, tamari, licorice and fresh black fruits. Sweet and soulful. And microbial on day 2.
Jan 12th, 2022
We have enjoyed a lot of Gigondas lately but this may be a favorite.
We have enjoyed a lot of Gigondas lately but this may be a favorite.
Jun 7th, 2021
Blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah and 1% Cinsault, aged in both new and used oak, Deep Ruby with purple edges and aromas of dark berry fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry with some spice on fine tannins. Full-bodied with nice mouthfeel on a long finish ending with herby forest floor character. Tasted twice, nice!
Blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah and 1% Cinsault, aged in both new and used oak, Deep Ruby with purple edges and aromas of dark berry fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry with some spice on fine tannins. Full-bodied with nice mouthfeel on a long finish ending with herby forest floor character. Tasted twice, nice!
Jun 6th, 2021A blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah and 1% Cinsault, aged in both new and used oak, Deep Ruby with purple edges and aromas of dark berry fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry with some spice on fine tannins. Full-bodied with nice mouthfeel on a long finish ending with herby forest floor character.
A blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 14% Syrah and 1% Cinsault, aged in both new and used oak, Deep Ruby with purple edges and aromas of dark berry fruits and herb pepper spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry with some spice on fine tannins. Full-bodied with nice mouthfeel on a long finish ending with herby forest floor character.
Jan 6th, 2021
Falling apart in the glass but Brett is overpowering the fruit - definitely made in a traditional style. Tired at this point.
Falling apart in the glass but Brett is overpowering the fruit - definitely made in a traditional style. Tired at this point.
May 1st, 2020
Bright ruby-red. Lively and focused on the nose, displaying ripe red fruit, lavender and peppery spice aromas. Supple and open-knit, offering concentrated, appealingly sweet raspberry and candied licorice flavors that become livelier as the wine opens up. Finishes impressively long, smooth and juicy, with resonating licorice and red fruit notes and just a hint of fine-grained tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Bright ruby-red. Lively and focused on the nose, displaying ripe red fruit, lavender and peppery spice aromas. Supple and open-knit, offering concentrated, appealingly sweet raspberry and candied licorice flavors that become livelier as the wine opens up. Finishes impressively long, smooth and juicy, with resonating licorice and red fruit notes and just a hint of fine-grained tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2020)
Feb 24th, 2020
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
