88

Gibalaux-Bonnet 2014 Le Prieuré

Syrah-Grenache (Minervois)

This youthful, mulberry-colored wine shows dark streaking at the core. Crackingly fresh in blueberries and boysenberries, this is a sure-fire crowd pleaser as a wine-by-the-glass. Its pristine clean fruit is accented by pleasant hints of toasted graham cracker and chocolate. The wine’s medium complexity provides the full-bodied palate with a strong, nuanced finish. Impressively well-balanced, this is not one of those viscous, gloopy wines, so it will show well at any table set with richer foods. It should age well, even if it may be at its most dynamic and enjoyable in the medium-term thanks to its medium acidity and rather laid-back tannins. Drink now–2021.

88

Gibalaux-Bonnet 2014 Le Prieuré

Syrah-Grenache (Minervois)

This youthful, mulberry-colored wine shows dark streaking at the core. Crackingly fresh in blueberries and boysenberries, this is a sure-fire crowd pleaser as a wine-by-the-glass. Its pristine clean fruit is accented by pleasant hints of toasted graham cracker and chocolate. The wine’s medium complexity provides the full-bodied palate with a strong, nuanced finish. Impressively well-balanced, this is not one of those viscous, gloopy wines, so it will show well at any table set with richer foods. It should age well, even if it may be at its most dynamic and enjoyable in the medium-term thanks to its medium acidity and rather laid-back tannins. Drink now–2021.

88

Gibalaux-Bonnet 2014 Le Prieuré

Syrah-Grenache (Minervois)

This youthful, mulberry-colored wine shows dark streaking at the core. Crackingly fresh in blueberries and boysenberries, this is a sure-fire crowd pleaser as a wine-by-the-glass. Its pristine clean fruit is accented by pleasant hints of toasted graham cracker and chocolate. The wine’s medium complexity provides the full-bodied palate with a strong, nuanced finish. Impressively well-balanced, this is not one of those viscous, gloopy wines, so it will show well at any table set with richer foods. It should age well, even if it may be at its most dynamic and enjoyable in the medium-term thanks to its medium acidity and rather laid-back tannins. Drink now–2021.