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Domaine Gardiés - Je Cherche le Ciel 2018

Roussillon

Red

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14,5/20

RVF

(2017 Vintage ratings)
mourvèdre
accessible
to enjoy at any time

This pure, supple and very fruity terroir wine is easy to digest. It marvelously manages to be accessible and airy, yet with great depth. We find ourselves between the power of the terroir, the soil and the empyrean.

Features

Estate

Domaine Gardiés

Cuvée

Je Cherche le Ciel

Vintage

2018

Designation

IGP Côtes Catalanes

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

80 % Mourvèdre, 20 % Grenache et Carignan

Terroirs

Black shale soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Whole bunches in concrete tanks

Breeding

10 months in demi-muids

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Fruity and spicy

Mouth

Juicy, supple and easy, with good fruitiness and present tannins.

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies 7-hour lamb, grilled meats, hard cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

Jean Gardiès took over the family estate in 1990, focusing from the outset on the reds, which quickly became benchmarks for the region. Since then, he has regularly delivered a fine interpretation of his Vingrau terroir, cultivating a 35-hectare vineyard with a highly fragmented plot structure that is reflected in the philosophy of the cuvées. For the past eight years, the emphasis has been on vinification as close as possible to the fruit, with less extraction and more subtlety. Whether you're looking for dry wines or vins doux naturels, you'll easily find what you're looking for here, provided you stretch your purse a little.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated 14.5/20 (Vintage 2017) (Good wine)

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Jean Gardiés now works four-handed with his son Victor. Jean Gardiés took over the family estate in 1990, maintaining a classic style unanimously respected by his peers. He favors the production of red wines in the Côtes du Roussillon appellation, sharply reducing the production of sweet wines, which now represent only 4 hectares of the vineyard. Spread over different soil types, the reds are among the best in the region, with good volume on the palate and highly precise flavors. Progress has also been made with the whites, which are now matured in 600-liter demi-muids to preserve their mineral character. Exemplary consistency, constant care in both vineyard and cellar, and the finesse now displayed by all the wines, guarantee the domaine a place among the region's small elite.

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