93 points Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate): "I also tasted the following vintage, the 2018 Juan Gil (silver label), from a cooler and rainier, more continental vintage than the 2017 I tasted next to it. The origin is the same, Monastrell from their own old, non-irrigated vines fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels for around 12 months. This is the first vintage that is certified organic. There were some challenges, but they resulted in a fresh and balanced wine with integrated oak and a juicy and round palate. They have introduced optical sorting of the grapes, and perhaps that's why there is more precision and purity. They cannot do manual sorting at this price point, but optical sorting seems like a good alternative. 2018 is a more difficult vintage than the 2017, yet this wine is better, juicier and seems to absorb the oak better, with just a smoky touch that reminded me somehow of a Northern Rhône. Really impressive. Drink: 2020-2025. (Sep 2020)"
93 points Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine: "Colour: deep cherry. Nose: ripe fruit, dried herbs, creamy oak, spicy. Palate: powerful, ripe fruit, spicy, round tannins. (2021)"
90 points James Suckling: "This juicy and vibrant, summer-berry and wild-cherry nose leads to a very plush and deep-set palate with a sleek, juicy and attractive feel. So vibrant. Drink now. (7/26/19)"
Product SKU |
703147 |
Producer |
Juan Gil |
Country |
Spain |
Region |
Jumilla |
Varietal |
Mourvèdre/Monastrell |
Vintage |
2018 |
Size |
750ml |
Color |
Red |
ABV |
15.0% |
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