2016 Gigondas Réserve Domaine des Bosquets Magnum

Leading off the wines from bottle, the 2016 Gigondas is a classic wine from this estate, offering a deeper ruby/purple color as well as tons of garrigue, peppery spice, and earth intermixed with ample red and black fruits. Polished, rounded and sexy, with sweet tannin, it has a modern style that won't appeal to traditionalists yet is beautifully done. The blend is 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault.

Hints of garrigue accent raspberries and Rainier cherries in the 2016 Gigondas. This blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault is full-bodied and supple, with no hard edges, just lovely fruit. Long, seamless and delicious for drinking over the next 6-7 years, it's a terrific introduction to the fruit-forward style at this estate. Tasted twice with consistent notes. 2018 - 2025.

Made primarily from Grenache vines on average 50 years in age, this is intensely ripe but elegantly balanced. Flavors of ripe black cherry and raspberry are tinged with crushed stone and dried mint notes. Its soft, pliant mouthfeel is accentuated by ripe yet persistent tannins. Enjoy now- 2023.