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Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Drink 2022-2028, Neal Martin, Mar 2021

The 2018 Gigault Cuvée Viva is a little more controlled on the nose compared to 12 months ago. There is less obvious overripeness, but the figgy notes remain, and it feels just a little smudged compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and ripe, with supple tannins and a rounded, sweet finish. I would drink this over the next 5–6 years.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

86
85-87/100

Neal Martin

86
86/100

Neal Martin

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91 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 91/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2021

89 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 89/100 · Drink 2021-2029, Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2021

All Merlot, the 2018 Château Gigault Cuvée Viva was brought up in 20% new French oak and offers a pretty, forward, undeniably delicious style to go with lots of blueberry and plum fruits as well as notes of cedary spice and violets. It's nicely balanced, has ripe tannins, and just a charming, satisfying style. Coming from the Blaye region, it should evolve and drink nicely for 7-8 years.

90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Drink 2021-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2021

The 2018 Cuvée Viva is a very pretty, understated wine. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, mint, spice, rose petal and cinnamon all grace the 2018. These light clay/sandy soils yield an understated, fragrant Merlot that emphasizes grace over power. The 2018 is a lovely wine.

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Gigault
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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