2017 Gigondas
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65% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah. Cask sample. Tasted blind. Still very youthful, fermentation-type glue aromas. Raw red fruit, furry tannins and a little spicing on the finish. Doesn't seem to have the fruit concentration or complexity to last a very long time. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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What looks to be an outstanding effort, the 2017 Gigondas gives up lots of spice, dried flowers, and cedary notes as well as a core of sweet red fruits, medium to full body, considerable elegance, and no hard edges. In short, it’s a charming, forward, sexy Gigondas that’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate.
Long, velvety and intense, the 2017 Gigondas looks to be a worthy successor to fine bottlings in 2015 and 2016. Raspberry and garrigue notes feature prominently in this full-bodied, supple wine that should drink well soon after release.
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Grenache/ Garnacha , Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro, Syrah / Shiraz
Red
Dry