“The estate’s finest Gigondas, with crisp berries, cranberry, and raspberry. It is fresh, with a hint of volatile acidity that lifts the fruit and an abundance of fine, fresh, and crisp tannins. It finishes with a fresh, slightly salty note. Long and elegant, with plenty of energy, without being overly structured or concentrated. Un-destemmed, fermented in concrete tanks and aged in large oak casks.” (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
Bright ruby color
Nose
Notes of jammy kirsch intertwined with black raspberries, licorice, Mediterranean scrub, crushed stone, and dusty earth
Palate
Rich, velvety tannins with a savory quality that offers great aging potential
Open
1 hour before, in a carafe
Drink before
2038+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with quail stuffed with foie gras, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms, or capon with chestnuts or morels...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Among Gigondas’s “must-haves,” Moulin de la Gardette and its ten hectares are a charming estate, meticulously managed by Jean-Baptiste Meunier. Nestled between the Saint-Jean terroirs and the Gardette hillside, the old Grenache vines capture the finesse of the calcareous marl. No flashiness in the cellar; the estate’s master craftsman exercises perfect control over the oak. For several vintages now, the estate’s wines have displayed remarkable natural elegance, with a silky texture and well-integrated tannins.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The estate’s finest Gigondas, featuring crisp berries, cranberry, and raspberry. It is fresh, with a hint of volatile acidity that lifts the fruit and an abundance of fine, fresh, and crisp tannins. It finishes with a fresh, slightly salty note. Long and elegant, with plenty of energy, without being overly structured or concentrated. Uncrushed, fermented in concrete tanks and aged in large oak casks.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This Gigondas estate has long been a staple of the appellation. It has been run by Jean-Baptiste Meunier since 1990 and comprises 10 hectares divided into 25 plots, located at altitudes ranging from 100 to 330 meters, where the vines have reached an average age of 50 years.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
Rated: Recommended
About the 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 mid-palate. The fresh, elegant, and refined finish is marked by a hint of cedar.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91-93/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
As always complex and aromatic, the 2023 Gigondas Ventabren is no exception to the rule, offering magnificent red fruit notes along with spicy and floral undertones that develop beautifully over time in the glass. Medium-bodied, with an elegant, well-structured palate and fine tannins, it easily promises to be an exceptional Gigondas.