WTN:1998 Domaine La Bouïssiere Gigondas

1998 Domaine La Bouïssiere Gigondas - grenache driven Southern Rhone with a nose of sweet fruit and garrigue, the colour lightening a bit now but still a deep red core, soft tannins, good balance and absolutely ready to drink, although showing little signs of age.

The dinner was terrine of chicken, pork and ham I made with some tarragon and thyme, pistachios etc. A typical French bistro dish with a slaw made from carrot, celeriac and apple dressed with a mustard cider vinegar dressing (have to keep my hand in for when I can recommence my annual terrine event).

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[David M. Bueker]

I think I still have some 1998 Cayron in the cellar. Maybe time to dig one out.

I have the 99 - we can do a long distance vertical!

[David M. Bueker]

I also still have the 2000, so no matter which one I find first we'll be all set to go!

Hey Jenise - you can get in on this - a Rhone tasting across two states and two countries.

(PS - thinking of opening a 2000 Brusset Les Hauts de Montmirail tonight - will try to remember to post a note if I do. Lots of good Southern Rhones in that age bracket!)

Hey Jenise - you can get in on this - a Rhone tasting across two states and two countries.

(PS - thinking of opening a 2000 Brusset Les Hauts de Montmirail tonight - will try to remember to post a note if I do. Lots of good Southern Rhones in that age bracket!)

Try to buy Brusset as often as I can. One private store carries them.

[David M. Bueker]

Found them both. The 2000 was standing up, so that’s tonight. The 1998 is now standing, so it will be able to be opened soon.

p.s. it's good!