Textbook Giggie. Nose features smoky, ashy, minerally notes. Some spicy blackberry fruit too. In the mouth it’s broad, with clingy, ripe flavors that border on chocolatey. Nice tannins for structure. Good balance. Great value at $18.
Textbook Giggie. Nose features smoky, ashy, minerally notes. Some spicy blackberry fruit too. In the mouth it’s broad, with clingy, ripe flavors that border on chocolatey. Nice tannins for structure. Good balance. Great value at $18.
Jun 19th, 2018
According to sources much more knowledgeable than me, 2016 was a fine year for the Southern Rhône. This was a sumptuous bottle and at $32, a bargain for the quality. Smells like a sandalwood candle and tastes like ripe stone fruit (cherries, plums) but there’s enough lingering herbs and tannins to give it staying power. Tastes a little more alcoholic than it actually is but this only adds to its luster as a wonderful dinner wine.
According to sources much more knowledgeable than me, 2016 was a fine year for the Southern Rhône. This was a sumptuous bottle and at $32, a bargain for the quality. Smells like a sandalwood candle and tastes like ripe stone fruit (cherries, plums) but there’s enough lingering herbs and tannins to give it staying power. Tastes a little more alcoholic than it actually is but this only adds to its luster as a wonderful dinner wine.
1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2020
One word describes this wine: satisfying. It paired so well with my Entrecôte and his rump steak that we walked out feeling fine and not stuffed. Good acidity and tannins to stand up to the meat-a-palooza we consumed. Right and stewed fruit and a fantastically long finish. PS Robert et Louise is a must if you find yourself in Le Marais.
One word describes this wine: satisfying. It paired so well with my Entrecôte and his rump steak that we walked out feeling fine and not stuffed. Good acidity and tannins to stand up to the meat-a-palooza we consumed. Right and stewed fruit and a fantastically long finish. PS Robert et Louise is a must if you find yourself in Le Marais.
Sep 22nd, 2016
2013
Mar 12th, 2016
Maybe an off night, but I found this disappointing. A too-sweet note when first opened, dissipates but I didn't think this ever found the right balance. Too smooth, no precise flavors.
Maybe an off night, but I found this disappointing. A too-sweet note when first opened, dissipates but I didn't think this ever found the right balance. Too smooth, no precise flavors.
Jun 12th, 2022
This 2018 is nearly perfect. A well balanced mix of garrigue and dried but taught fruit. Full too of iron and dark wet stones.
This 2018 is nearly perfect. A well balanced mix of garrigue and dried but taught fruit. Full too of iron and dark wet stones.
Apr 16th, 2021
“Light-bodied with just the right punch of spice” - Robin Zimmerman
“Light-bodied with just the right punch of spice” - Robin Zimmerman
Sep 1st, 2020
Lovely wine with nice limestone and minerality
Lovely wine with nice limestone and minerality
Jun 1st, 2017
Splashy, hydrating mouthfeel.
Splashy, hydrating mouthfeel.
Feb 23rd, 2017
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
