A new cuvée sourced from black marl soils, the 2016 Gigondas La Grande was still in tank when I visited the estate in June. It's 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, weighing in at 15% alcohol. Lavender notes mark the nose, along with dusty black cherries. It's full-bodied, concentrated and dusty-silky in texture, with a long finish that just hints at the warmth and power of the wine. I'd opt for drinking it over the next 6-7 years.
92-94 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Issue # 238 - Aug 2018)