Cola and spice notes appear on the nose of the 2018 Gigondas. Cherries come through on the medium to full-bodied palate, framed by firm tannins and a peppery finish. Solid potential.

This négociant has turned out what should be a solid 2017 Gigondas. Hints of garrigue and mint add interest to ripe raspberry fruit on the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, crisp and focused, with some silky tannins on the finish.

As I predicted last year, Louis Bernard's 2016 Gigondas has turned out well and will undoubtedly be an excellent value once pricing is released (the 2014 is the latest vintage available in the United States at the time of this writing). Hints of garrigue accent ripe cherry and stone fruit aromas, while the full-bodied palate is creamy and supple in texture. It's already so drinkable, so sexy, that I question its ability to age, so enjoy it over the next 6-7 years.

Not yet bottled, the 2015 Gigondas is another rock-solid wine from this reliable negociant. Full-bodied, fruit-forward and nicely textured, it has abundant dark fruits, ground herbs and licorice aromas and flavors. It should drink nicely in its youth.

Not yet bottled, the 2014 Gigondas is quite good, with lots of red and black fruits, spice and meaty notes in its medium-bodied, supple and charming style. Made from Grenache and Syrah, aged all in concrete, drink it over the coming 4-6 years.