DOMAINE DES BOSQUETS GIGONDAS LES ROCHES 2022

Style: Savoury & Detailed

Julien Brechet arrived at Domaine des Bosquets in 2006. Since then, Brechet has established his family domaine as one of the elite producers not just of Gigondas but of the Rhône Valley. Syrah plays a significant role here, as does Mourvèdre. Both varieties are showcased as stand-alone grapes in three distinct bottlings, all of which are consistently superb. But Grenache is still the focus here. Brechet is proving to be a master craftsman of the variety, especially in recent vintages. The upcoming 2021s are shaping up to be among the top wines of the vintage for the appellation. Brechet is not afraid to experiment and works with varying shapes and sizes of oak casks and clay amphoras. These are extroverted wines that make a statement, but I never find them overbearing in any sense. JOSH RAYNOLDS

The 2022 Gigondas Les Roches displays moderately intense notes of black cherry, black plum and traces of blueberry. Meaty undertones and hints of gravel add contrast. Made from fully-destemmed Syrah grapes, this medium-bodied 2022 red offers good concentration within a web of ripe but overly drying tannins. It will need time to come around. NICOLAS GREINACHER, vinous

Region: Rhône, FRANCE

Variety: Shiraz

ABV: 14.5%

Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424

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