"The 2017 Costières Des Nîmes VOX is another brilliant wine from this estate, and my money is on it being one of the greatest wines to emerge from the appellation.
Based on 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Mourvèdre that saw 50% stems and aging in larger barrels, it offers a top Châteauneuf du Pape like bouquet of kirsch, black cherries, strawberries, roasted garrigue, licorice, and spice. This carries to a full-bodied wine that packs plenty of richness, yet stays weightless, elegant, and beautifully balanced on the palate. It’s still backward and reserved, so give bottles 2-3 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following decade. Hats off to the Gassier family for another sensational wine!" - Jeb Dunnuck
"In 2014, an archaeology institute unearthed the remains of a Gallo-Roman vineyard under our very best parcel. There, gazing right back at us, was the two-thousand-year-old heritage upon which we build our future. Our family couldn’t resist giving these vines free-rein to express their legacy terroir. This bottle is their voice. Through it, their Roman ancestors whisper.
If last year Michel swore that 2016 was the best vintage of his career, his sense is that 2017 might just be even better, even for a tiny harvest: intense color, beautifully fresh fruit, ample mouthfeel, and fine grained tannins -- all with a resolutely hedonistic signature.
A deep garnet with violet highlights. Complex bouquet of dark berry fruit with accents of spice box and garrigue. Rich yet dynamic with velvety tannins. The long finish lingers with soft spices and mineral notes." - Chateau de Nages
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