"I always love wines from this estate and the Gigondas Tradition 2021, a classic wine, should be exceptional. With pretty strawberries and assorted red fruits, some peppery garrigue and floral notes, medium body and ripe, polished tannins, it shows the elegant, supple side of the vintage and will drink nicely straight from the bottle." (Jeb Dunnuck 2023)
Features
Estate
Moulin de la Gardette
Cuvée
Tradition
Vintage
2021
Designation
Gigondas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
80% Grenache noir (vignes de plus de 45 ans), 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clayey marl and limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partially de-stemmed and vinified in cement vats, long post-fermentation maceration.
Breeding
18 months in 228L Burgundy barrels, lightly filtered before bottling
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby red
Nose
Notes of loamy soil intermingled with Provençal herbs, barbecue notes, garrigue, damp earth and black cherries.
Mouth
Smooth, mellow tannins
Open
1h before decanting
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats, game and sauces...
Moulin de la Gardette
Gigondas
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
One of the "must-haves" of Gigondas, Moulin de la Gardette and its ten hectares are a charming estate, carefully managed by Jean-Baptiste Meunier. Between the terroirs of Saint-Jean and the Gardette hillside, the old Grenache vines capture the finesse of the limestone marls. There's no showboating in the cellar, and the owner has perfect control over the use of wood. For several vintages now, the estate's cuvées have been remarkably natural, with a silky texture and integrated tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This Gigondas estate has long been one of the appellation's best-known names. It has been run by Jean-Baptiste Meunier since 1990, and comprises 10 hectares divided into 25 parcels, situated between 100 and 330 meters above sea level, where the vines reach an average age of 50 years.
Jancis Robinson
Recommended area
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2023) 90-92/100
About the wine:
Shimmering ruby. Hints of licorice and garrigue complement the scents of red and black berries. Sappy and energetic on the palate, it offers fresh flavors of black raspberry and bitter cherry, along with smoky mineral notes and exotic spices. The smoky, grippy finish has great clarity, with supple tannins and resonant floral and spice notes.
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (guide 2023) 90-92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
I always enjoy wines from this estate and the Gigondas Tradition 2021, a classic wine, should be exceptional. With pretty strawberries and assorted red fruits, some peppery garrigue and floral notes, medium body and ripe, polished tannins, it shows the elegant, supple side of the vintage and will drink nicely straight from the bottle.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE P. Published on 18/10/2024
Excellent Gigondas, fruity, slightly spicy, should age well, but enjoy now, in its youth.
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