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Domaine des Bosquets, Gigondas Le Lieu Dit 2016
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Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
More than a bit warming, the 2016 Gigondas le Lieu Dit is another hugely ripe wine from Domaine des Bosquets that proved to be too much for me. It does have wonderful fruit aromas, a creamy mid-palate and silky tannins, but it also finishes with a note of alcohol.
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Big, rich and full-bodied, the 2016 Gigondas le Lieu Dit is old-vine Grenache from a sandy part of the property, aged in demi-muids. It's got huge black cherry, berry and plum fruit, yet remains fresh and vibrant, showing a bit of warmth without going over the top. It should drink well for a decade. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
Deep brilliant red. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe red berries, exotic spices, garrigue and candied flowers, joined by a smoky mineral nuance that builds steadily in the glass. Smooth and seamless in texture, offering palate-staining raspberry liqueur, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors in a suave marriage of depth and vivacity. Closes sweet, gently tannic and very long, leaving lingering red berry, allspice and floral pastille notes behind.
About the Producer
Domaine des Bosquets is a family-owned estate located in the Gigondas appellation of the Southern Rhône Valley in France. The domain has been in the hands of the Guigal family for over a century, who have dedicated themselves to cultivating exceptional Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes on their picturesque, terraced vineyards. Through meticulous viticultural practices and traditional winemaking techniques, the Guigals craft powerful yet elegant Gigondas red wines that showcase the unique terroir of their estate. Known for their remarkable concentration, complexity, and age-worthiness, the wines of Domaine des Bosquets have earned the domain a sterling reputation among Rhône wine enthusiasts worldwide.
