2020 Moulin de la Gardette "Cuvée Ventabren" Gigondas

The old vine cuvée is the 2020 Gigondas Ventabren, which is always 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and the rest Cinsault that's not destemmed and is brought up in older barrels. It exhibits a great nose of black cherry liqueur, framboise, sappy garigue, and flowers. These carry to a medium to full-bodied, layered, seamless 2020 with ultra-fine tannins and a great finish. It's a head-turning Gigondas to enjoy over the coming 10-15 years.

The 2020 Ventabren is another gem in a long string of successes we have had from Moulin de la Gardette. Jean-Baptiste Meunier continues to make strides forward in his winemaking creating some of the most distinctive and complex wines from Gigondas in the market. The fact that we have had a direct relationship with him has kept the prices tight on these wines over the years even following all the critical success he has been receiving. This new Ventabren in the glass evokes memories of walking through the forests in the mountains around the village to get to the heart of his old vine vineyards. Evocative is easily the best description. Aromas of incense, spice and garrigue emerge from the glass, flavors of blackberry, tobacco and wild thyme envelop the palate. The sweet fruit is perfectly balanced by the savory notes of this wine. This is another wine for the ages and should evolve beautifully for many more years to come. But what a pleasure to enjoy a bottle now!