ON-234955 QC-12896810

Lavau Gigondas 2018, A.C.Gigondas

Rhone Red Blend Rhone Red Blend
Rhône, France

$34.95 (234955)

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January 08, 2022

Critic Reviews (4)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a typical Gigondas based on grenache, syrah and mourvedre, from the ripe 2018 vintage. It has a very pretty,...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

A compelling, lively, juicy Gigondas brimming with garrigue, especially in the form of dried lavender, licorice and...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

One of the appellation’s most consistent wines is this from Lavau, a Gigondas of controlled power and never over the...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Big and very ripe per the 2018 vintage in the Southern Rhône (14.5% alcohol declared), Lavau's Gigondas is exotically...

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Community Reviews (2)

Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Blend of old Grenache, Syrah & Mourvèdre has a lovely, intense nose of spices, black pepper5 & dark berries with meaty, licorice, black cherry & smoky mineral, plus hints of violets adding further complexity. On the structured, medium-full bodied palate it is very ripe with black & blueberry, smoky mineral, black pepper spice, black raspberry, and licorice flavours supported by ripe, fine-grained tannins and juicy, well-balanced acidity. Slightly chalky on the mid-palate and beautifully balanced throughout with lovely flavour replays lingering on the long, smoky mineral finish. Tasted Jan/2022.

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mrcaribbeanvino
mrcaribbeanvino

I first had this bottle two years ago and thought it needed some more bottle time even though it was drinking well then. 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre.

Medium minus aromas of Black fruits, dried herbs, game, espresso, menthol, and raspberry sauce. Medium flavours of blackberry, dried herbs, baked plum, and a long coffee finish. This was much different with a longer finish than before.- March 2024

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