We love discovering new wines and domaines – exciting new sources full of energy and innovation. But sometimes we open a bottle that reminds us of just how good some of the wines already in our portfolio are. Last week we enjoyed a bottle of Goubert’s Gigondas “Cuvée Florence,” and it was simply outstanding.
The Cartier family reserves their finest fruit each year for their “Cuvée Florence,” the flagship wine of their domaine, started 35 years ago after the birth of their daughter Florence (now the winemaker). Josh Raynolds of Vinous called Goubert “one of the appellations most venerable domaines.”
Of the 2020 Florence Jancis Robinson writes, “Quite the most intriguing nose with cassis and mineral notes to the fore. Rich and concentrated with oak present but used to good effect. Great depth of fruit and mighty but refined tannins that drive the wine on the finish.” Open at the warehouse last month, we found this week the oak and tannin hand blended seamlessly into the lush fruit. There are many happy years ahead of this wine, but it’s a cozy, rich, wintertime delight today.
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Goubert Gigondas “Florence” 2020
bottle price: $58
