tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post6009929844901292902..comments2023-10-19T09:46:53.613-04:00Comments on Artisan Wine on a Budget: Domaine les Goubert Gigondas, 1988Fred McTaggarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01568104809300139407noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-42883018372761173162010-05-30T22:33:35.594-04:002010-05-30T22:33:35.594-04:00Cayron is, IMO, the most ageworthy of all Gigondas...Cayron is, IMO, the most ageworthy of all Gigondas...and my favorite. I still have several bottles of 1988 Cayron (plus a bottle or two from 1986, 1985, 1981 and 1980). I have been trying them off and on and would be very surprised and disappointed if any of these vintages failed to deliver pleasure. The 1988 was particularly lively the last time I had it, but it has always had a whiff of stinkiness (SO2?)--not enough to put me off from the wine and reason for me to think this wine could still improve with age. Cayron is always a tad alcoholic but that's what gives it power, and my bottles from 1980 and 1981 have hung in there miraculously. Makes me thirsty to open a bottle. If it's been well stored, and you like Gigondas, I think you'll enjoy it.Fred McTaggarthttp://www.artisanwine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-11221443212071718282010-05-30T21:08:50.018-04:002010-05-30T21:08:50.018-04:00I just found a bottle of Domaine du Cayron Gigonda...I just found a bottle of Domaine du Cayron Gigondas 1988. Drink now? Too late? Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-51273355564154445082008-11-29T12:28:00.000-05:002008-11-29T12:28:00.000-05:00Mr. Lee,I'm anxious to know how the 1988 les Haut ...Mr. Lee,<BR/>I'm anxious to know how the 1988 les Haut des Montmirail shows at 20years of age. Feel free to post a tasting note.<BR/><BR/>I had several bottles of this but drank the last about 8 to 10 years ago. It was a very fine wine, but, as I say, I prefer the traditional style. I have one bottle of the 1990 Les Haut des Montmirail in the cellar and was thinking that I should open it soon.Fred McTaggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568104809300139407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-32148421097243229502008-11-28T17:43:00.000-05:002008-11-28T17:43:00.000-05:00i am just opening a bottle of les hauts de montmir...i am just opening a bottle of les hauts de montmirail 1988 gigondas\<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>My father got it as a gift(Thanksgiving 1988) 20 years ago....Birthday yes...its Thanksgiving...2008<BR/><BR/>www.gettotaleefit.comMr Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566041750679061476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-77043768755710951062008-02-06T11:11:00.000-05:002008-02-06T11:11:00.000-05:00You were probably importing the Goubert Beaumes de...You were probably importing the Goubert Beaumes de Venises as well. I bought quite a bit of this Beaumes de Venises as well as the Gigondas in Chicago in the early and mid-1980s. Both were very good wines and very good values.<BR/><BR/>I think this is the oldest Goubert I have, but I have some Cayron Gigondas going back to 1980 and 1981. I don't go to them often, but they have never disappointed.Fred McTaggarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01568104809300139407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1604297838201539175.post-1576918442177274362008-02-06T10:14:00.000-05:002008-02-06T10:14:00.000-05:00Bravo to you for having the discipline to age this...Bravo to you for having the discipline to age this wine without giving into temptation. It seems you were well rewarded for your patience. I have long been a fan of this estate and fondly remember the 88, which I was importing into Chicago at the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com