"The 2023 Gigondas Tradition is cut from the same cloth, though perhaps a bit more full-bodied and richer than the Ventabren cuvée. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, spices, and licorice define the bouquet. The wine is medium-bodied, concentrated, and full on the palate. You can’t go wrong with either of these 2023s from Moulin de la Gardette.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2024)
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Eye
Ruby-colored
Nose
Notes of loamy soil intertwined with Provençal herbs, hints of barbecue, garrigue, damp earth, and black cherries
Palate
Smooth and supple, with well-integrated tannins
Open
1 hour before, in a carafe
Drink before
2033+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with grilled meats, meats in sauce, or game…
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) 94/100
About the wine:
Fresh rosemary and pine needles lend the wine a herbaceous and resinous note. The palate is full-bodied, featuring juicy red fruits—strawberries and raspberries—along with a lovely, lively acidity and freshness. All in all, this is a precise, nuanced, fresh, and vibrant Gigondas, well-balanced and authentic.
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) 17/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A magnificent nose of vibrant red fruit. This wine is full of energy and purity. The superbly integrated tannins provide precision and structure, with a refreshing quality that carries the palate forward, accompanied by concentrated red fruit. Elegant, balanced, and refined.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91-93/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
The 2023 Gigondas Tradition is cut from the same cloth, though perhaps a bit more robust and richer than the Ventabren cuvée. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, spices, and licorice define the bouquet. The wine is medium-bodied, concentrated, and full on the palate. You can’t go wrong with either of these 2023 vintages from Moulin de la Gardette.
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