"The estate's finest Gigondas, with crisp berries, cranberry, and raspberry. It is fresh, with a hint of volatile acidity that enhances the fruit and an abundance of fine, fresh, crisp tannins. It finishes with a fresh, slightly salty note. Long and elegant, with plenty of energy, without being overly structured or concentrated. Not destemmed, fermented in concrete vats and aged in large oak barrels." (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Bright ruby red color
Nose
Notes of jammy kirsch liqueur intertwined with black raspberries, licorice, garrigue, crushed stone, and dusty earth.
Mouth
Dense, velvety tannins with a savory character that offers great aging potential.
Open
1 hour before in a carafe
Drink before
2038+
Food and wine pairings
Serve with quail stuffed with foie gras, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms, capon with chestnuts or morels...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Among Gigondas' must-haves, Moulin de la Gardette and its ten hectares are an appealing property, meticulously managed by Jean-Baptiste Meunier. Between the terroirs of Saint-Jean and the Gardette hillside, the old Grenache vines capture the finesse of the limestone marl. There is no showmanship in the cellar, just perfect mastery of the wood by the master of the house. For several vintages now, the estate's wines have displayed remarkable naturalness, with a silky texture and integrated tannins.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About wine:
The estate's finest Gigondas, with crisp berries, cranberry, and raspberry. It is fresh, with a hint of volatile acidity that enhances the fruit and an abundance of fine, fresh, and crisp tannins. It finishes with a fresh and slightly salty note. Long and elegant, with plenty of energy, without being overly structured or concentrated. Not destemmed, fermented in concrete vats and aged in large oak barrels.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This Gigondas estate has long been a sure bet within the appellation. It has been run by Jean-Baptiste Meunier since 1990 and comprises 10 hectares divided into 25 plots, located between 100 and 330 meters above sea level, where the vines reach an average age of 50 years.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Crushed red berries, raspberry, and a hint of herbs. A silky, smooth attack with delicate tannins. The fruity core bursts with energy and purity, with a hint of herbs in the middle. The fresh, fine, and refined finish is marked by a hint of cedar.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91-93/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Always complex and fragrant, the Gigondas Ventabren 2023 is no exception to the rule, offering magnificent red fruit flavors as well as spicy and floral nuances that develop pleasantly over time in the glass. Medium-bodied, with an elegant, beautifully structured palate and fine tannins, it easily promises to be an exceptional Gigondas.
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