This is a structured, concentrated, rich vintage for Gigondas. Like the whole of the southern Rhône the wines do occasionally suffer from high alcohol and overripeness, but there is still a lot to choose from.
Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme describes 2019 as ‘a slightly hotter version of 2010, or even 2016,’ and says that yields in Gigondas averaged 30hl/ha.
Scroll down to see Matt’s top Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2019 tasting notes and scores
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See Matt’s top Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2019 tasting notes and scores
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