Reverse Wine Snob®

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
    • What is a Reverse Wine Snob?
    • The Rating System
    • Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • Best of Lists by Category
  • Aldi®
  • Costco®
  • Trader Joe’s®
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
  • Contact
    • Submit Samples
    • Contact Info

Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas – A Meaty Marvel

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: January 21, 2019

Splurging on a fantastic GSM blend from the Rhone, the Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas.

Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas - A Meaty Marvel

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre and Cinsault from 50 year old vines in Gigondas, Rhone, France. The wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of concrete tanks, 228L barriques and 600L demi-muids followed by another 12 months in concrete tanks after blending.

Sample submitted for review. The Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas has an SRP of $35 (Saturday Splurge) and is available for for as low as $26. Imported by European Cellars (Eric Solomon Selections).

From the importer:

Domaine des Bosquets is a property that has a long history in Gigondas. It is first mentioned as a lieu-dit associated with viticulture in a document from 1376. Its association with the vine continued into the 17th century when the Seigneur de Laval, a local provençale aristocrat established a farm and vineyards on the site of the current property. Some of those buildings survive there to this day.

The estate is 26 hectares in total. Grenache is the primary variety with small percentages of Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. The estate is farmed sustainably which is not difficult given the gentle climate in the shadow of Mt-Ventoux. The vineyards are tended by hand including harvesting. The grapes are destemmed when the reach the entrance of the recently build subterranean cellar. Fermentation and maceration occurs in stainless steel tanks and the wine is aged in barriques, demi-muids and concrete tanks.

15% Alcohol

The 2015 Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas begins with a very enticing aroma loaded with tons of meaty blackberry notes, spice, black pepper and violets. Tasting the medium to full-bodied wine reveals smooth, deep dark fruit flavors interlaced with baking spice, licorice, black tea and hints of mint and smoked meat. An earthy, mineral streak leads into the dry, long finish. It might be just a tad hot but otherwise this is fantastic stuff!

Looking for more Saturday Splurge Selections? Check out our list here!

Ready to buy the Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas? Check your local retailers.

2015 Domaine Des Bosquets Gigondas

Saturday Splurge

Published: January 21, 2019 Filed Under: France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Saturday Splurge

<< Tussock Jumper Shiraz-Grenache-Viognier – Live Large
Bodega Norton Coleccion Cabernet Sauvignon – Simply Good >>

About Jon Thorsen

Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great grape without breaking the bank. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest and join my Facebook Group to chat about wine.

Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals
Limited Time Offers. Amazing Discounts. Don't Miss Out!
Twitter 225,080Followers
Facebook 84,459Fans
Instagram 19,350Followers

Best Of Lists!

The Best Wine From Argentina Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks

The Best Wines From Argentina Under $20

The Best Red Blends Under $20!

The Best Red Blends Under $20

The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Cabernet Sauvignon Under $20

2020 Best Red Wines Under $20

The 2020 Best Red Wines Under $20

The Best Organic Wines - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Organic Wines

The Best Chardonnay - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Chardonnay Under $20

Read All Of Our Best Of Lists Here!

Featured Articles

What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

What Makes Washington Wine Special? Ask The Expert!

Best Wines at Aldi - The Complete Guide to Aldi Wine!

The Best Wines at Aldi

The Best Spanish Wine Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Spanish Wines Under $20

The Best Merlot - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Merlot Under $20

Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

Why Are Wine Bottles Different Shapes? Ask The Expert!

Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

Order The Book on Amazon!

.

How To Drink Great Wine…Without Breaking The Bank

Tired of wasting money on crappy wine? Sign up for our free guide!

About Me

Maximizing your wine dollars since 2011! Independent wine consumer helping millions of people (2.7 million visitors in 2020 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank including through our exclusive Insider Deals. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob don't forget to sign up for our free guide! Want to chat about wine? Join our Facebook Group!

Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

Copyright © 2011–2021 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy