Domaine Gardiés - Les Millères 2019

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine|Organic

3.6/5 (5 customers)

15,5/20

RVF

fruity

round and supple

accessible

juicy

“It displays flexibility and a juicy, full-bodied fruitiness, with fine tannins.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF) This approachable and easy-drinking wine is a wonderful introduction to the Gardiés family’s terroirs. Enjoy it to the fullest!

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Estate

Domaine Gardiés

Vintage

Les Millères

Vintage

2019

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

40 % Grenache Noir, 40 % Syrah, 15 % Carignan, 5 % Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and shale

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

14-day maceration in concrete tanks, with gentle and regular punching down

Livestock farming

12 months in half-barrels (50%) and raw concrete tanks (50%)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Nose

Red berries, stone fruits, and spices

Palate

Smooth and juicy with delicate tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a platter of fine charcuterie, black pudding with apples, duck strips...

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Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Jean Gardiès took over the family estate in 1990, focusing from the outset on red wines that quickly became benchmarks for the region. Since then, he has consistently produced refined expressions of his Vingrau terroir, cultivating a 35-hectare vineyard with a highly fragmented layout that is reflected in the philosophy of his wines. For the past eight years, the focus has been on winemaking that stays true to the fruit, with less extraction and more subtlety. Whether you prefer dry wines or naturally sweet wines, you’ll easily find something to your liking here—provided you’re willing to spend a bit more.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2022 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2022 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:

It is supple with a juicy, full-bodied fruitiness, and the tannins are refined.

About the estate:

Jean Gardiés now works alongside his son Victor. A proponent of a classic style who is universally respected by his peers, Jean took over the family estate in 1990. He focuses primarily on producing red wines under the Côtes du Roussillon appellation, thereby significantly reducing the production of sweet wines, which now account for only 4 hectares of the vineyard. Grown on various soil types, the reds rank among the region’s finest, offering a beautiful fullness on the palate and flavors of great precision. Noteworthy is the progress made with the whites, which are now aged in 600-liter demi-muids, preserving their mineral character. The estate’s exemplary consistency, the constant care given to both the vineyard and the cellar, and the finesse now evident in all its wines ensure the estate a prominent place among the region’s select elite.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on July 4, 2022

The estate’s signature wine, powerful and deep, yet incredibly smooth thanks to its slightly jammy black fruit notes, enveloped in subtle woody tones. The finish is remarkably long and intense, with a hint of minerality. Suitable for aging. Rating: 4. Pair with a Réunion-style pork curry to highlight its spicy notes.