Pierre Amadieu Gigondas Domaine Grand Romane Magnum 2018

Always among the top wines at this address, the 2018 Gigondas Domaine Grande Romane delivers once again. Hedonistic waves of vanilla and ripe cherries greet the nose, while the full-bodied palate is expansive yet structured, framed by softly dusty tannins that turn silkier on the long finish. While decidedly modern in style, it looks to have the inherent substance and balance to drink well for up to a decade.

While the 2018 Gigondas Domaine Grand Romane isn’t going to match the brilliant 2017, it’s nevertheless an outstanding, beautiful Gigondas that has loads to love. Offering lots of ripe black cherries, black raspberries, peppery herbs, and spice, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive texture, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s another Provençal, character-filled, incredibly satisfying wine from this estate that should drink nicely for 7-8 years.

Vin frais, concentré, tannins maîtrisés et enrobés, belle fraîcheur et finale sur les épices douces.