By Bonpas
Gigondas Grand Prieur

Origins of the Cuvee
Located near Avignon, in the heart of the Rhone Valley, the fortified stronghold of Bonpas, from the French "Bon passage," has watched over the safe crossing of the Durance River along the historic route that once linked Rome with Avignon. The estate marks the gateway to the southern Cotes-du-Rhone appellations and opens its gates to discovering the region's terroirs. Its sophisticated, elegant wines embody the terroirs and varietals of this famous region through their power and fruitiness.

Location
Terraced vineyard set at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, on the outskirts of the village of Gigondas.

Grape Varietals
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

Vinification and Maturing
A traditional process with long, thermo-regulated maceration at 22-25 degrees C. Minimal interference allows full expression to the natural character of the grapes and the terroir. 15% of the blend aged in 228L French oak barrels (from one to three wines) for eight months.

Tasting Notes
Visual: Intense, scarlet red
Nose: Powerful bouquet of dark fruit
Palate: A complex wine of great composure, with notes of olives, blackcurrant, and spice. The structure is at once elegant and velvety, powerful and refined.

Food and Wine Pairing
Served at 17 degrees C, this Gigondas will pair perfectly with grilled meats or meats in sauce, as well as rustic game dishes.
[Information provided by Boisset Collection]

Bonpas 2018 Grand Prieur (Gigondas)
Rating: 92
Designation: Grand Prieur
Variety: Rhone-style Red Blend
Appellation: Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France
Winery: Bonpas
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Red
Importer: Boisset Collection
Date Published: 9/1/2020
Reviewed by: Anna Lee C. Iijima
This plush blend [...] offers rich blueberry and mulberry flavors lifted by hints of wild mint, crushed stone, and smoke. Enveloped by fine, feathery tannins, it's welcoming in its youth but concentrated enough to drink well through 2030.

2018 Bonpas Gigondas Grand Prieur
Producer: Bonpas
Location: France, Rhone, Southern Rhone, Gigondas
Color: Red
Rating: 87-89
Tasting Date: 9/26/2019
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Southern Rhone Part 2: 2017 and 2018 from Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cairanne, and Rasteau
Plenty of spiced red and black fruits, ground peppery, and earth emerge from the 2018 Gigondas Grand Prieur. Medium-bodied, it has a forward, fleshy, charming style as well as ripe tannins and shows the style of the vintage nicely.

Bonpas, Grand Prieur, Gigondas, Rhone, France, 2018
Producer: Bonpas
Wine name: Grand Prieur
Vintage: 2018
Sub-region: Gigondas
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Award: Bronze
Score: 87
Colour: Red
Style: Still - Dry (below 5 g/L residual sugar)
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape composition: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre
Tasting notes: Elegant, with bright, fresh red cherry aromatics leading through to refined, spiced oak and clean cut tannins.

2018 Bonpas Gigondas Grand Prieur
Producer: Bonpas
From: France, Rhône, Southern Rhone, Gigondas
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Proprietary Blend
Rating: 85
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Issue Date: 30th Aug 2019
Source: Issue 244 End of August 2019, The Wine Advocate
Drink Date: 2020 - 2025
The 2018 Gigondas Grand Prieur starts off with strawberry and watermelon notes on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied and silky at first, with an earthy undercurrent and building tannins that eventually outweigh the fruit on the finish.

Bonpas, Grand Prieur 2018 Gigondas
Producer: Bonpas
Cuvee: Grand Prieur
Appellation: Gigondas
Region: Southern Rhone
Country: France
Colour: Red
Score: 15.5/20
When to drink: 2020 – 2024
Published on: 27 Nov 2019
Date tasted: 10 Oct 2019
Reviewer: Richard Hemming MW
Tasted blind. Moderate-intensity, straightforward bramble fruit, bitter chocolate on the finish. Light, easy finish. (RH)