Domaine Gardiés - Je Cherche le Ciel 2018
14,5/20
RVF
This pure, supple, and very fruity terroir wine is easy to drink and digestible. It perfectly balances an accessible, airy quality with beautiful depth. It strikes a balance between the power of the terroir and the soil and the empyrean.
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Nose
Fruity and spicy
Mouth
Juicy, supple, and easy to drink, with lovely fruitiness and noticeable tannins.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a 7-hour lamb, grilled meats, a platter of hard cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
3-star rating (High-quality production, serving 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, which quickly became benchmarks for the region. Since then, he has consistently produced fine interpretations of his Vingrau terroir, cultivating 35 hectares of vineyards in highly fragmented plots, which is reflected in the philosophy behind his wines. For the past eight years, the emphasis has been on vinification that is as close as possible to the fruit, with less extraction and more subtlety. Whether you prefer dry wines or naturally sweet wines, you're sure to find something to your liking here, provided you're willing to loosen your purse strings a little.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 14.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Jean Gardiés now works alongside his son Victor. A proponent of a classic style, unanimously respected by his peers, Jean took over the family estate in 1990. He focuses on producing red wines in the Côtes du Roussillon appellation, significantly reducing the production of sweet wines, which now account for only 4 hectares of the vineyard. Grown on different types of soil, the reds are among the best in the region, with good volume on the palate and very precise flavors. Noteworthy progress has been made with the whites, which are now aged in 600-liter demi-muids, preserving their mineral character. The exemplary consistency, constant care taken in both the vineyard and the cellar, and the finesse now evident in all the wines guarantee the estate a place of choice among the region's small elite.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE N. Published on 11/15/2021
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Note and review by Mr. VINCENT S. Published on 11/11/2021
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