"The 2018 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is composed of 80% Grenache, with the remaining 20% split equally between Mourvèdre and Syrah. Two-thirds of the harvest was left on the stems, and the wine was aged in previously used barrels for 10 months, followed by aging in large oak casks. This is a top-tier wine, with flamboyant aromas of herbal tea and red raspberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, its texture is silky, with a long, vibrant finish that ends with a wave of supple tannins.” (Wine Advocate 2020) The archetype of a fine Mediterranean wine!
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Nose
Intoxicating, with notes of Provençal herbs and garrigue
Palate
Rich, full-bodied, juicy
Serve
At 14°C
Open
Let it air out beforehand if necessary
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with roast pigeon or quail, a lamb tagine with prunes, game, and cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin, Banon, or Époisses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent founded this prestigious winery in the early 1990s, establishing themselves as one of the top micro-negociants in the Rhône Valley. Today, Bastien and Michel Tardieu travel throughout the vineyards to source the finest grapes, typically from very old vines, often located in the historic heart of each appellation. A real transformation has taken place in recent vintages: large-capacity barrels, whole-cluster vinification for certain cuvées, and above all, more measured aging have raised the already excellent standard to a new level. A sure bet in the region.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
6-Star Rated Estate (Exceptional Production)
About the estate:
A wine enthusiast, Michel Tardieu teamed up with Dominique Laurent, the brilliant Burgundian wine merchant and winemaker, to launch a small wine trading business about ten years ago. Michel Tardieu is unmatched in his ability to unearth old-vine cuvées across all the Rhône appellations; add to that Dominique Laurent’s expertise in aging, with his magnificent barrels, and you have a dynamic duo that crafts the most extraordinary cuvées in the Rhône.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is composed of 80% Grenache, with the remaining 20% split equally between Mourvèdre and Syrah. Two-thirds of the harvest was left on the stems, and the wine was aged in previously used barrels for 10 months, followed by aging in large oak casks. This is a top-tier wine, with vibrant aromas of herbal tea and red raspberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it has a silky texture and a long, lively finish that ends with a wave of supple tannins.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2021 guide) 16/20 Favorite
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
A classic profile for the region, with macerated fruit and hints of garrigue. The aging is spot-on; the full-bodied, rounded palate asserts its character and lingering finish.
About the estate:
This small, high-end wine merchant was founded in the early 1990s by Michel Tardieu and Dominique Laurent in the Rhône Valley. Thanks to exceptional sourcing and a keen sense of winemaking and aging, Michel Tardieu produces a consistent range of wines with a modern sensibility. This cutting-edge wine merchant, with carefully selected wines from both the southern and northern parts of the Rhône Valley, has been awarded a second star this year.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
Juicy and with a lively attack on the palate, even though the nose suggests extreme maturity. It has good structure, fine tannins, and real aging potential. Layers of complexity, including some welcome salty notes. And the oak isn't overpowering.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94-96/100
About the wine:
A major step forward, the 2018 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes is a remarkable wine offering magnificent aromas and flavors of black raspberries, garrigue, spices, and flowers. Full-bodied, pure, and balanced, with beautiful depth of fruit, it stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the best wines of the vintage. This cuvée is composed of 90% Grenache and a blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre, fermented with plenty of stems, and aged in barrels for one and two years, followed by a year in large oak casks.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. REMI B. Posted on June 20, 2022
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