Nearly five years ago, I wrote the following directive, “Write these names down – Vaudieu Chateauneuf du Pape, Bosquets Gigondas and Plateau des Chenes Lirac. These are the three properties owned by the Brechet family, with winemakers Laurent and Julien representing the fifth generation. In a familiar story, their youth, energy, education and idealism has resulted in a sea change of quality at their family’s properties. Aided by famed oenologist Philippe Cambie, they are turning out incredible wines still under-the-radar.” Todd Wielar, Wine Numbskull at Large

Well, the world has caught on now, and prices have risen accordingly, but considering similarly-rated Gigondas and Chateauenuf du Pape sell for twice the price, these are still delicious buys! And, to add to the fun, you can mix from FOUR wines to have a little horizontal tasting!

The Lieu Dit and Colline are both 100% Grenache, with one from sandy soil and one from clay. Wanna see the impact these two soil types have? Well, no better way to learn!

Then we have a 100% Syrah and a 100% Mourvedre! How cool is that?

All of these wines have been rated 95-97 pts from both the Wine Advocate and Jeb Dunnuck. Rather than confuse the issue with the specific scores, I am leaving them off of the descriptions so you can just focus on which ones you want to drink.

Personally, I want one of each (maybe two of the Syrah)… so let’s sweeten the deal…

• Grab a Four Pack for $279.96 - $69.99 per bottle – beating the best US Price on all by $8 a bottle
• You can add on more bottles at the same price.
• All other orders are $74.99 per bottle – still beating the Best US Price.

Reply to order. Supply is extremely limited. The wines arrive tomorrow after 1 pm.

Bosquets Gigondas Lieu Dit 2018 – “Coming from a sandy parcel just beside the winery and all old-vine Grenache, the 2018 Gigondas Le Lieu-Dit makes the most of this vintage and is a classic example of this cooler terroir. Gorgeous notes of kirsch liqueur, rose petals, strawberries, spring flowers, toasted spices, and peppery herbs all give way to a full-bodied, beautifully textured, elegant Gigondas that has a wonderful sense of finesse, classic southern Rhône power and richness, flawless balance, and a great finish. It’s one of the wines of the vintage. While it’s not the biggest wine in the lineup, it has incredible finesse and elegance.” JD

• “The 2018 Gigondas Le Lieu Dit (100% Grenache, grown on sand) is a profound success, boasting subtle garrigue aromas that lend layers of complexity to the bold black cherry and raspberry fruit. It's not overly dark in the glass, but seduces with its perfume and silken touch. Full-bodied, but supple and charming, this is a top-notch effort, capped off by a long, mouthwatering finish. “- WA

Bosquets Gigondas La Colline 2018 – “Coming from a tiny 1.5-hectare portion of clay and limestone soils and all old vine Grenache, the 2018 Gigondas La Colline is another gorgeous wine from this estate that strikes a balance between richness and elegance. More ruby-hued (these wines are never the deepest hued in Gigondas) and with a killer perfume of kirsch liqueur, framboise, herbes de Provence, chocolate, roasted herbs, and chalky minerality, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and a gorgeous, heady finish. This cuvée is almost always the more powerful and concentrated in the lineup, yet in 2018 it shows the more elegant, seamless style of the vintage beautifully. It’s going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age and drink fabulously well for a decade.” JD

• “The exquisitely perfumed and intricately detailed 2018 Gigondas La Colline—100% Grenache from the highest part of the estate and limestone soils—is one of those wines I'd be happy to sit and smell all night. Revealing Campari-like spice complexity against a backdrop of cherries and raspberries, it's full-bodied yet never seems heavy or overdone, with a seductive, silky feel on the palate and a lingering, licorice-laced finish.” WA

Bosquets Gigondas Le Plateau 2018 – “All Mourvèdre brought up in old demi-muids, the 2018 Gigondas Le Plateau is a stunning example of this variety that does everything right. Classic Mourvèdre notes of blueberries, mulberries, new leather, lavender, and ground pepper give way to a full-bodied, beautifully balanced, elegant 2018 that has a stacked mid-palate, flawless balance, silky tannins, and a great finish. It shows more tannins and structure with time in the glass, so give this beauty 2-3 years of bottle age, it should have 15-20 years of overall longevity.” JD

• “One of the few truly remarkable Mourvèdres from the Rhône Valley, the 2018 Gigondas Le Plateau comes from vines planted in 1922 on a north-facing site. Aged in used demi-muids, it's rich and velvety, full-bodied, with notes of raspberry compote, cassia bark, juniper and citrus zest. Spicy, complex and richly textured, it lingers on the finish.” WA

Bosquets Gigondas Les Routes 2018 – “All old vine Syrah (from a selection called Serine), the 2018 Gigondas Les Routes is certainly the deepest hued release in the lineup and it offers an exotic, complex bouquet of blueberry and smoked black cherry fruits interwoven with notes of new saddle leather, smoked game, bay leaf, and peppery herbs. Beautifully balanced, full-bodied, and elegant on the palate, it’s a singular Gigondas that has a terrific sense of freshness, silky tannins, and a great finish. Drink it anytime over the coming decade or more.” JD

• “The small-berried Serine (Syrah) vines that are the base of the 2018 Gigondas Les Routes are said to originate from Gerard Chave via Jacques Reyaud's Château de Fonsalette. Even without that information, it's possible to discern some smoky, bacony scents on the nose, backed by silky layers of cherry fruit and a pinch of peppery spice. In this vintage, the medium to full-bodied wine isn't a blockbuster but exudes elegance and finesse, with immediate drinkability and a long, finely textured finish.” WA