While the sample from foudre two was quite reductive and difficult to assess, the sample of 2021 Gigondas from foudre 10 was pretty much the opposite, rather.

Domaine Raspail-Ay makes one of the most iconic wines in all of Gigondas. Its 19 hectares make up one contiguous block of vines, midslope on the rugged clay/limestone terraces, the best terroir of…

Description: Dominique Ay represents the 5th generation of his family to have held the reins at this marvellous domaine, the vineyards of which are located near the entrance to the village of…

Locally owned Noe Valley Wine & Spirits serves the Noe Valley neighborhood, selling fine wine, spirits and beers from California and around the world.

Critic Notes "Deep, brilliant ruby-red. Finely detailed, mineral- and spice-accented raspberry, cherry and floral scents are complicated by botanical herb and white pepper notes. Appealingly sweet…

Winemaker Description Full-bodied, fruity, fine and well-balanced with aromas of red fruit – raspberries and black cherries – and notes of black pepper, leading to more complex scents of licorice and…

93-95 Points - "Tasted from foudre, the 2018 Gigondas is dominated by black cherries and licorice. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, with a long finish. Darke