I had two vintages of the old-vine cuvée to taste side by side
expressing deeper creaminess and the smoothness of pillowy brioche
Just a hint of hamster cages
The 2006 is like a well-muscled stallion
bringing a highly minerally and savory character
Moulin Gardette, Gigondas Ventabren Vintage:2017 I had two vintages ofI loved the 2017 Gigondas Ventabren and savvy readers should snatch this beauty up! Loads of Asian spices, herbes de Provence, new saddle leather, and sweet red and black fruit all flow to a medium to full bodied, balanced, straight up gorgeous 2017 that does everything right. Tasting like the essence of the south of France, its already drinking beautifully but will keep for over a decade. The blend is 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Cinsault that