"Sparkling ruby red. Clear aromas of cherry, raspberry and lavender are accompanied by a touch of spicy white pepper. Soft and lively on the palate, it offers juicy flavors of red fruit and spice cake, as well as a deeper sensation of candied licorice. The finish is savory and impressively long, with a spicy resonance and soft, slowly developing tannins." (Vinous 2023). A complex red combining finesse and character!
Features
Estate
Moulin de la Gardette
Cuvée
Ventabren
Vintage
2021
Designation
Gigondas
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
70% Grenache noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault (sélection des plus vieilles vignes du domaine : de 65 à 115 ans)
Terroirs
Safre and marl soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Partially destemmed, vatted for 5 weeks in cement vats where a long post-fermentation maceration takes place.
Breeding
18 months in large 50L oak tuns, lightly filtered before bottling
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby colour
Nose
Notes of jammy kirsch liqueur intermingled with black raspberries, liquorice, garrigue, crushed stone and dusty earth.
Mouth
Dense, velvety tannins, with a savory side that offers great aging potential
Open
1h before decanting
Drink before
2035+
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies quail stuffed with foie gras, pigeon roasted with porcini mushrooms, capon with chestnuts or morels...
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.
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100
About the wine:
A supple, easy-drinking style, the sample tasted was a little volatile. The acidity is relatively mild for the vintage and the ripeness is clearly present. Raspberry acidity on the finish.
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
Wine rated (guide 2022) 16.5/20
Recommended area
About the wine:
Nose of candied red fruit, cinnamon and clove. Attractive palate with soft red fruit, lovely fresh acidity and fine tannins - a truly well-judged extraction. A beautifully crafted wine that should drink well young and age well.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91-93/100
About the wine:
Sparkling ruby red. Clear aromas of cherry, raspberry and lavender are accompanied by a touch of spicy white pepper. Soft and lively on the palate, it offers juicy flavors of red fruit and spice cake, as well as a deeper sensation of candied licorice. The finish is tasty and impressively long, with a spicy resonance and soft, slowly developing tannins.
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The ruby-colored Gigondas Ventabren 2021 is a classic blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Cinsault, all aged in older barrels. It gives off a formidable perfume of red plum, strawberry, menthol and exotic flowers. The elegant, medium-bodied palate of this 2021 is endowed with fine tannins, a charming, incredibly satisfying style and exceptional length on the finish. The floral and exotic notes have a Rayas-like character, which is impressive. I'd buy it.
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