Beautiful and fresh a really nice Grenache / Syrah form one of the highest elevations in Gigondas.
Beautiful and fresh a really nice Grenache / Syrah form one of the highest elevations in Gigondas.
Apr 22nd, 2022
First time trying a Gigondas, and I don't mind it. This particular bottle is a bit unbalanced though, a bit too tart on the finish and lacking in body, generally. It does have a nice range of flavours though, reminiscent of what makes rhone so attractive In the first place. I did, however, learn that red wine doesn't go with truffled risotto. Too starchy, too much sugar... it actually kills the wine. Who knows why it took me this long to figure this out.
First time trying a Gigondas, and I don't mind it. This particular bottle is a bit unbalanced though, a bit too tart on the finish and lacking in body, generally. It does have a nice range of flavours though, reminiscent of what makes rhone so attractive In the first place. I did, however, learn that red wine doesn't go with truffled risotto. Too starchy, too much sugar... it actually kills the wine. Who knows why it took me this long to figure this out.
Nov 25th, 2017
Rubber. Lanolin. Anise. Good. One word from each of us tasting tonight.
Rubber. Lanolin. Anise. Good. One word from each of us tasting tonight.
1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2018
Medium garnet to ruby red. A touch savory, meaty, minerality and red berries on the nose. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Dry and similar notes on the palate. Dry long and lingering finish. Drink till 2021.
Medium garnet to ruby red. A touch savory, meaty, minerality and red berries on the nose. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Dry and similar notes on the palate. Dry long and lingering finish. Drink till 2021.
Mar 26th, 2017
Smokey. Great nose. Subtle fruit. Lots of texture. Needs time. Solid Gigy
Smokey. Great nose. Subtle fruit. Lots of texture. Needs time. Solid Gigy
Sep 16th, 2016Drinking some wine and watching How to Get Away with Murder with India. The color of the wine is dark opaque red and purple/blue. Smell a lot of herbs, peppercorn, baking spices, very herbal. It is warming like being in a cabin in front of the fireplace. Low tannins , low to moderate at best body, savory in taste. Finish is slightly above low. Overall not a bad bottle of Southern Rhone for $30. A few more years or hours in decanter would be really good for this wine.
Drinking some wine and watching How to Get Away with Murder with India. The color of the wine is dark opaque red and purple/blue. Smell a lot of herbs, peppercorn, baking spices, very herbal. It is warming like being in a cabin in front of the fireplace. Low tannins , low to moderate at best body, savory in taste. Finish is slightly above low. Overall not a bad bottle of Southern Rhone for $30. A few more years or hours in decanter would be really good for this wine.
Oct 17th, 2015
Wine of flight. Best texture built for long haul.
Wine of flight. Best texture built for long haul.
Mar 4th, 2015
A touch dry but yummy
Dec 26th, 2023
Ruby red and medium to full-bodied. Ripe red berries on the nose with a hint of strawberry, with leather, tobacco and black pepper being present. Red berries and ripe cherry on the palate, with dark chocolate notes on the finish.
Ruby red and medium to full-bodied. Ripe red berries on the nose with a hint of strawberry, with leather, tobacco and black pepper being present. Red berries and ripe cherry on the palate, with dark chocolate notes on the finish.
Jun 5th, 2023
Love this guy. Classic southern Rhone. Tannic full bodied. Dark fruit in the background
Love this guy. Classic southern Rhone. Tannic full bodied. Dark fruit in the background
Aug 14th, 2022
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
