ON-116079 QC-10678309

Montirius Terre Des Aînés Gigondas 2007

Rhone Red Blend Rhone Red Blend
Rhône, France

$24.95 (116079)

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Montirius is a strict practioner of biodynamic viticulture.
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March 29, 2014

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A leading organic/biodynamic property in the southern Rhône, the '07 Gigondas from Montirius has moved into a...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Peppery, garrigue-y and showing oxidation - drink now or forever hold your glass. This lovely Gigondas has ...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This biodynamic Vacqueyras-based house has become a personal favourite. This mature southern Rhone blend of grenache...

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Community Reviews (6)

Brad Mate
Brad Mate

Impressive by all standards...especially since every bottling year after year reflects this high quality. It's full and rich but composed and balanced. I highly recommend!

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David Brodati, DipWSET
David Brodati, DipWSET

This 07 old vines Gigondas from biodynamic producer Montirius still shows some brightness in the glass, but with some translucence setting in. Garnet edges but no brick yet. Gamey, bretty, barn, licorice, red berry fruit, tea leaves and bay leaves (garrique). On the palate, the Mourvedre comes through with pronounced pepper and some astringency left in the tannins. The finish is long and hot. Tasted May 2014.

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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

From one of my favourite producers, this Gigondas is at its peak. Medium bodied, with dominant notes of ripe red fruits, hints of herbs and black pepper. I like this wine to be sure, but I prefer Montirius' Vacqueryas bottlings which seem to be more distinctive (perhaps owing to their high content of Syrah, which is absent here). Still, this is a fine bottle to be sure and not badly priced by LCBO standards. Tasted April 2014.

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Brooke McClelland
Brooke McClelland

Not bad, but not my favourite style.

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