“La Colline” komt van een perceel in de wijngaard “Jasio” . In deze lichtje zuidwaarts gerichte wijngaard met een bodem van sterk kalkhoudende mergel bevinden zich de hoogst gelegen percelen van het domein, die de krachtigste, meest gestructureerde wijn geven. Voor deze cuvée worden enkel de 5 eerste rijen met oude Grenache zonnigste deel van deze wijngaard apart gevinifieerd. Al het andere fruit gaat in de Gigondas “classique”. Hier een nog lagere opbrengst, amper 16hl/ha, 4000 flessen en 240 magnums gebotteld.

Jeb Dunnuck: “Utterly sensational, and unquestionably one of the top 2-3 wines of the vintage, the 2016 Gigondas La Colline is 100% Grenache that's from the La Colline lieu-dit which is close to the domain, at an elevation of 350 meters above sea level. It was mostly destemmed (there are 20% stems), fermented in concrete tanks and aging all in 2-4year old demmuids. Notes of Camphor, black raspberries, strawberries, crushed rocks, garrigue and ground pepper all flow to an incredibly layered, concentrated 2016 that has sweet tannin, and an opulent decadent profile that never seems heavy or over the top. It's a tour de force winemaking and hats off to the young Julien Brechet for this incredible wine. There are only 250 cases for the world, so do not miss a
chance to latch onto a few bottles.” 96-100/100
“Under the helm of the young Julien Brechet, with aid from omnipresent Philippe Cambie, Domaine des Bosquets has quickly risen into the top handful of estates in Gigondas, as well as in all of the Southern Rhône. The 2015s shine for their purity and finesse, but the 2016s have everything you could want in wine. You can't go wrong with any of these.”

Vinous (Josh Reynolds): "Lurid ruby-red. An expansive, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits, incense, candied flowers and smoky minerals, and a sexy Asian spice nuance builds in the glass. Sweet and penetrating, offering lucid raspberry liqueur, cherry and spicecake flavors that show outstanding depth as well as energy. Refuses to let go of the palate on the subtly tannic finish, which hangs on with superb focus, building sweetness and noteworthy tenacity." 95/100

Wine Advocate (Joe Czerwinski): "Rich, full-bodied and velvety, the 2016 Gigondas La Colline is marked by its elevated ripeness, but it carries the warmth, plum and chocolate notes well, adding hints of dried spices and fine leather. It stays vibrant and crisp, almost salty and zesty on the long, intense finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes." 93/100

Jancis Robinson: 17,5/20