"Intense ruby color. The expansive, mineral nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, flowers, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas has a flawless texture for its intense flavors of Chambord, cherry cola, lavender pastille, and Asian spices, which convey a sweet blend of power and delicacy. Mineral and floral notes linger in a surprisingly long and precise finish, shaped by delicate, well-integrated tannins." (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
Deep, intense ruby red
Nose
Marked by fruit and plant essences, evolving towards spices and peppery notes.
Mouth
Generous, silky, and taut, with excellent drinkability
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with beef stew, game, cheese, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Benjamin Gras follows in the footsteps of his father Yves and, with the same talent, crafts a range of deep and elegant single-vineyard wines, where the purity of the fruit reflects a true obsession. A refined style, in which the wines sacrifice a little generosity and concentration in favor of a very pure delicacy. In Gigondas as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines have a distinctive style that will leave no one indifferent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2024 guide) 90-92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Made from a blend of eight plots located on the Gigondas plateau, Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 2021 is a powerful wine, with notes of rose and garrigue complementing those of cherry. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, ripe and silky on the palate, with great concentration and length.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
The palette is seductive with notes of peony and rosewood, reflecting the whole harvest. There is also a hint of acetate that adds emphasis. The palate is full-bodied, the wine is delicate on the palate with an infused structure. The palate is not very extracted, but the finish remains tannic and requires a little time.
About the estate:
Yves Gras took over this iconic Gigondas estate in 1985. He introduced a full-bodied, fleshy style that was not lacking in finesse, and international recognition was immediate. Several projects enriched the estate: the restoration of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of beautiful terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2009: Saintes Pierres, La Crau Ouest, Le Pied de Baud, Les Pradel, and La Font du Pape. In 2017, the arrival of Benjamin, the son, brought a new dynamic and a change in style. The wines still display the same breed and power, but now have more infused textures. They offer a diffuse power on the palate and more graceful tactile sensations. The woody notes are also better integrated. The estate is biodynamic, the wines are made with indigenous yeasts, whole bunches are used in part, and the wines are not filtered before bottling. The uniqueness of each cuvée led us to award the estate its first star as soon as it was included in the guide.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-95/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Intense ruby color. The expansive, mineral nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, flowers, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas has a flawless texture for its intense flavors of Chambord, cherry cola, lavender pastilles, and Asian spices, which convey a sweet blend of power and delicacy. Mineral and floral notes linger in a surprisingly long and precise finish, shaped by delicate, well-integrated tannins. Aged in a combination of Stockinger oak casks and clay amphorae.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
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