2020 Gigondas Réserve Domaine des Bosquets

Deep, vivid magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented cherry and red berry aromas are complemented by suggestions of five-spice powder, garrigue and candied flowers. Silky, energetic and alluringly sweet, it offers sappy, spice-laced raspberry, cherry pie and rose pastille flavors that show superb detail and lively back-end lift. Impressively balanced and focused on the incisive finish, which is framed by smooth, polished tannins. This is a heck of an entry-level offering. Made with one-third whole clusters.

This rich, full-bodied Gigondas has a wide spectrum of blackberry, dried wild herb and licorice aromas, plus masses of fine tannins and a delicate spiciness that meld together to create a very satisfying harmony. Long, supple and finely nuanced finish. Drink or hold.

Moving to the bottled 20202s, the 2020 Gigondas Réserve is a rocking little gem of a wine with a ripe, sexy, opulent style that stays beautifully balanced and elegant. Black raspberries, peppery garrigue, spice, and floral notes all define the bouquet, and it's full-bodied and wonderfully textured on the palate. It's perfect for enjoying over the coming 10-12+ years. The blend is 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault that was 70% destemmed and raised in a mix of vessels. It's a great base cuvée from this estate.

91P+: Kræver nogen ilt. Arketypisk og ganske mandhaftig med rå tannin, kraftigt krydderi, solid og sund frugt nedenunder. Den kan leve længe, men smager altså også godt nu i sit primære stadium – og bedre til anden end uden.