Clos du Joncuas 2017 Vacqueryas la Font de Papier

80% Grenache with Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah, on Triassic clay/limestone soils, always farmed organically. Whole cluster fermentation in vat with 12 months aging in large old barrels. This is a superb Gigondas that can be enjoyed immensely now with a steak, pork or lamb chops, Morrocan tagines and full-flavored cheeses. "The 2017 shows a deep red robe; the bouquet plunges you into a whirl of deep raspberry fruit, wide and closely-knit it is, has a “shiny” quality. The palate runs with convincing red fruits, delivered with flair, and lengthens into slightly rocky late moments that fit in well. This has character, moves well, and carries the cool texture of Gigondas, the aftertaste clear. Drink from mid-2020s to 2040." DrinkRhone