De “basis” Gigondas is alvast een topper: prachtige diepe kleur, heerlijk neus van rood fruit met kruiden, amandel, vrij vol maar heerlijk evenwicht en grote lengte. Onwaarschijnlijk voor een moeilijk jaar, maar Louis offerde de cuvée “Valbelle” geheel op en ook een deel van “Le Claux” ging in deze cuvée. Vooral de heerlijke zuiverheid en “fraicheur” bevalt ons enorm.

Wine Spectator: “A textbook version of the brawny side of Gigondas, this offers a grippy alder bass line underneath layers ofdark currant and fig fruit, while lots of tobacco, rosemary and bay fill in throughout. Muscular and energetic,this is built for the cellar.” ranked 5th in 2017 TOP100! 95/100

Jeb Dunnuck: “A wine readers need to snatch up is the 2015 Gigondas as it way over-delivers and is up withthe finest examples of the classic Gigondas made. Based on 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre,14% Syrah and a splash of Cinsault, aged in 15% new barrels, it boasts terrific notes of sweetcassis and black raspberry fruits, garrigue, toasted spices and pepper. With full-bodiedrichness, beautiful sweetness of fruit and an opulent, sexy texture, it will drink nicely for 10-15 years.” 94/100

Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): “Starting with the 2015 Gigondas Classique from Barruol, this blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and the rest Syrah and Cinsault will be a wine that readers will want to stockpile. Full-bodied, rich, beautifully textured and layered, with killer notes of crème de cassis, white pepper, spice and garrigue, it’s a classic Gigondas that will drink well for 15+ years..” 91-93/100

Vinous (Josh Raynolds): “Lurid ruby-red. Ripe red berries, pungent flowers,musky herbs and a hint of game on the highly perfumed nose. Sweet red fruit and lavender pastille flavors show very good depth and an energizing jolt of peppery spices on the back half. Finishes spicy, focused and long, with resonating red berry character and sneaky tannins lending shape.” 90-92/100