Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas Le Plateau 2018

All Mourvèdre brought up in old demi-muids, the 2018 Gigondas Le Plateau is a stunning example of this variety that does everything right. Classic Mourvèdre notes of blueberries, mulberries, new leather, lavender, and ground pepper give way to a full-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant 2018 that has stacked mid-palate, flawless balance, silky tannins, and a great finish. It shows more tannins and structure with time in the glass, so give this beauty 2-3 years of bottle age, it should have 15-20 years of overall longevity.

Virtually pure Mourvèdre, the 2018 Gigondas Le Plateau is unbelievably good. While on one occasion it seemed a bit tannic and closed but full of potential, the other sample was singing, offering bold notes of licorice, black cherries and plums. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with tremendous length and hints of Asian spices on the finish.

Shimmering magenta. Powerful red/dark berry liqueur aromas are complicated by suggestions of smoky minerals and potpourri. A spicy hint of white pepper develops with air. Juicy and concentrated yet lively in style, offering sappy black raspberry, cherry compote and violet pastille flavors and a touch of allspice. The impressively long, focused finish features resonating floral and red berry notes and well-knit tannins that emerge slowly and steadily.