LAVAU Gigondas 2018

Winemaker Notes: Deep on the nose with pronounced spicy aromas (pepper, nutmeg), typical of the appellation and which accentuate the aromas of blackcurrants and raspberry jam. On the palate, the wine shows a solid yet nicely coated structure, volume and superb length.

This Gigondas can be paired with guinea fowl, coq au vin, a beef stew or casserole, and other prepared dishes, even if spicy or highly seasoned.

Blend: 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre

Press Reviews

90WINE ENTHUSIAST

This hunky, ripe blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (40%) and Mourvdre (10%) is sourced from limestone and clay soils in the terraced plots of Gigondas. Big and warming with a densely packed core of blackberry flavor and fiery tannins, it’s ready now, best alongside a juicy steak, and should hold through 2028.

90JEB DUNNUCK

Starting with the 2018 Gigondas, this beautiful, sexy, incredibly Provenal 2018 has a great nose of red plums, blueberries, peppery herbs, and violets. With no hard edges, the vintages charming, ready-to-go style, and a good finish, its ideal for enjoying over the coming 5-7 years.

93JAMES SUCKLING

Yum. Lovely ripe strawberries, earth, stone and hints of nuts and mushrooms. Its full-bodied, yet balanced and extremely drinkable.