2014 Gigondas Domaine des Bosquets

One of the wines of the vintage might be the 2014 Gigondas, and at present, it looks just as good as the more expensive La Colline release. Checking in as a blend of 72% Grenache, 18% Syrah and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault, this beauty will see 18 months in a combination of barrels, demi-muid, and concrete tank before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Notes of sweet black raspberries, red plums, roasted Provencal herbs and macerated cherries all flow from this medium to full-bodied, ripe, forward Gigondas that has beautiful tannin and a clean finish. I suspect it will show beautifully on release, but should also age gracefully on its balance.

Bright violet. An expressive bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, peppery spices, potpourri and a hint of_ garrigue_. Coats the palate with juicy blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become sweeter and more lively with air. Rich but energetic, displaying good finishing focus and gentle tannic grip.