2017 Gigondas Domaine des Bosquets Bosquets

Jeb Dunnuck 93 Punkte: Leading off the reds from this terrific estate, the 2017 Gigondas checks in as an unusual blend of 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault that was brought up in a mix of vessels (the Grenache is in demi-muids, the Syrah in barrel) for 18 months. Its deep purple-tinged color is followed by a great bouquet of kirsch and black raspberry fruits intermixed with lots of spicy, peppery, and garrigue. It’s soft, sexy, and rounded on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness. Drink it over the coming decade or more.

Parker-Czerwinski 90 Punkte: Poor fruit set in the Grenache, followed by a hot, dry summer means that the blend of the 2017 Gigondas is an atypical 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault. It's full-bodied, with anise accents to the black cherry fruit, a supple mouthfeel and some mocha and meaty notes on the long finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.