2018 Moulin de la Gardette "Cuvée Ventabren" Gigondas (Library Release)

Name: 2018 Moulin de la Gardette "Cuvée Ventabren" Gigondas (Library Release)
SKU: 1871192
Rating: 93 (4 reviews)

96DC

91-94RP

91JD

91WS

Decanter

Review Date: 09/2019

This is deep, vinous and driving, chock full of fruity berry acidity. It’s really vibrant, with a subtle mineral seam and stalks that work well here, lending fragrance but without contributing hardness or astringency. It’s generous with a very long finish but not excessive - balanced and drinkable, but don't underestimate its ageing capacity. A selection of the oldest vines of the estate (65 to 115-years-old), organically grown on sandstone and marl, handpicked, whole-bunch fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled without filtration or fining after maturing in old foudres and demi-muids. (MW)

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Wine Advocate

Review Date: 08/2019

From vines 80 to 100 years old, the 2018 Gigondas Ventabren is similar in style to the Tradition but slightly more concentrated and tannic. Pretty aromas of fines herbes, rose petals and orange zest join ripe cherries on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is creamy in texture, fading elegantly into a long, silky finish. (JC)

Jeb Dunnuck

Review Date: 10/2020

The more limited production cuvée, the 2018 Gigondas Ventabren is actually cut from the same cloth as the traditional cuvée, revealing a light ruby, translucent color, and an incredibly Provençal bouquet of kirsch, white pepper, dried herbs, and floral aromas and flavors. Picking up more pepper and spice with time in the glass, it’s medium to full-bodied and has a seamless, elegant texture, ripe tannins, and a good finish. Both of these wines show incredibly Provençal, elegant, complex profiles. 91+

Wine Spectator

Review Date: 07/2014

Rich and alluring, with a smoky Lapsang souchong tea note weaving around a core of crushed black cherry, plum and anise flavors. Dense but silky in feel, featuring a long, smoldering finish. (JM)

Notes

The Cuvée Ventabren is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault from the property’s oldest vines, ranging from 80 to 100 years of age. All fermentation is done in cement tanks and the wine is aged for 18 months in large oak foudres. The wine is loaded with brambly black fruit, spice notes and that ever-present garrigue. Possessing a beautiful full body texture and an ample finish, this wine resonates beautifully and has all the hallmarks of a great southern Rhône wine. It is approachable now but has plenty of stuffing for short-term or long term cellaring. Serve it with roast meats, braises and stews. You’ll see why we keep coming back for JB’s wines.

Product Details

Origin: Gigondas, Rhone, France

Type/Varietal: Rhone Blends

Alcohol Content: 14.5%

SKU: #1871192