Description
A classic, confident Gigondas that delivers ripe Southern Rhne warmth with structure and savory depth. The 2018 Gigondas Rserve from Chteau Mont-Redon offers generous dark fruit, garrigue spice, and firm yet polished tanninsapproachable now, but built to age gracefully over the next decade.
Origins & Craftsmanship
Produced in the Gigondas AOC of the Southern Rhne Valley, this wine comes from Chteau Mont-Redon, a historic estate best known for its long stewardship of Rhne terroirs. The vineyards sit on stony, well-drained soils beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail, where warm days and cool nights promote both ripeness and balance.
The 2018 vintage is a Grenache-dominant blend, supported by Syrah and Mourvdre, reflecting the traditional Gigondas profile. Grapes are harvested at optimal maturity and vinified with careful extraction to emphasize fruit richness without excess weight. Aging takes place primarily in neutral vessels and seasoned oak, allowing the wine to develop texture and complexity while preserving purity of fruit and regional character.
Critics Reviews & Scores
The 2018 Gigondas Rserve has been well received by professional critics, earning low-90s scores, with commentary emphasizing its classic style and balance:
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Wine Spectator 92 points: Praised for its generous dark fruit coreplum and blackberrylayered with garrigue herbs, anise, and savory undertones, finishing with a subtle mineral lift and Rhne spice.
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Other professional tasters note its approachable structure, ripe tannins, and traditional Southern Rhne profile, calling it a dependable and age-worthy example of Gigondas from a warm, successful vintage.
Overall, critics agree this is a textbook Gigondasrich yet controlled, with enough structure to reward cellaring.
Tasting Profile
Nose:
Expressive aromas of blackberry, plum, and black cherry, accented by garrigue herbs, sage, anise, and hints of leather and cracked pepper. Subtle earthy and mineral notes add depth.
Palate:
Medium-to-full-bodied with a core of ripe dark fruit supported by savory spice and gentle oak. Grenache provides plushness, while Syrah and Mourvdre contribute color, peppery lift, and firm structure. Tannins are present but well integrated.
Finish:
Balanced and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, herbal spice, and a clean mineral edge that keeps the wine fresh and food-friendly.
Quick Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | ~13.5% ABV |
| Origin / Region | Gigondas AOC, Southern Rhne, France |
| Production or Grape Type | Grenache-dominant blend with Syrah & Mourvdre |
| Aging or Maturation | Traditional vinification with neutral oak aging |
| Aromas & Flavors | Blackberry, plum, garrigue herbs, pepper, mineral |
| Style / Identity | Classic, structured Southern Rhne red |
“Warm and inviting, with crushed plum and steeped blackberry fruit mixed with sage, anise and bramble notes. Hints of juniper and chalky minerality through the finish while the fruit lingers. Textbook Gigondas. Best from 2021 through 2031. 150 cases imported.” Wine Spectator 92 Points
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