95-97 points Joe Czerwinski (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Gigondas La Louisiane looks to be another terrific example of this cuvée. Raspberries, black cherries, tea leaves and violets all appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, velvety and long on the finish. Drink: 2021-2035. (Aug 2019)"
93-95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Vivid magenta. Highly perfumed raspberry and cherry preserve aromas are complicated by potpourri and exotic spice nuances and a smoky mineral note builds in the glass. Juicy and appealingly sweet, displaying intense red/blue fruit, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors and supple, seamless texture. Balances richness and vivacity smoothly and finishes extremely long and spicy, with harmonious tannins and a resonating echo of candied flowers. (Feb 2020)"
92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A bigger, richer wine, the 2018 Gigondas La Louisiane offers medium to full-bodied richness as well as lots of red and black fruits (wild strawberries, raspberries), ground pepper, and violets. A blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and the balance Syrah and Cinsault, aging in foudre, it has a great mid-palate, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Due to the mildew, no cuvee Les Souteyrades was produced. (9/26/19)"
93-95 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Vivid magenta. Highly perfumed raspberry and cherry preserve aromas are complicated by potpourri and exotic spice nuances and a smoky mineral note builds in the glass. Juicy and appealingly sweet, displaying intense red/blue fruit, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors and supple, seamless texture. Balances richness and vivacity smoothly and finishes extremely long and spicy, with harmonious tannins and a resonating echo of candied flowers. (Feb 2020)"
92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A bigger, richer wine, the 2018 Gigondas La Louisiane offers medium to full-bodied richness as well as lots of red and black fruits (wild strawberries, raspberries), ground pepper, and violets. A blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and the balance Syrah and Cinsault, aging in foudre, it has a great mid-palate, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. Due to the mildew, no cuvee Les Souteyrades was produced. (9/26/19)"
| Product SKU | 339576 |
| Producer | Saint-Damien |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, with Syrah and Cinsault |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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