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Pierre Amadieu - Gigondas Le Pas de l'Aigle 2022

Name: Pierre Amadieu - Gigondas Le Pas de l'Aigle 2022
Brand: Pierre Amadieu
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)

Gigondas|Red wine

4.4/5 (10 customers)

95/100

Bettane & Desseauve

94+/100

Jeb Dunnuck

94/100

James Suckling

92-94/100

Vinous

93/100

Wine Enthusiast

93/100

Wine Spectator

complete

concentrate

age-worthy wine

"Regal, with its deep notes of spices and dark fruits!"

“A powerful nose with notes of black fruit, spices, and leather. True to the sunny character of the vintage, with a smooth, round, and flavorful palate. High-quality tannins with a silky texture, and a mineral (pencil lead), energetic, and elegant finish. A serious wine with everything it needs to age beautifully. ” (En Magnum Bettane+Desseauve Magazine No. 8, March 2025)

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Estate

Pierre Amadieu

Vintage

Le Pas de l'Aigle

Vintage

2022

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

90% Grenache, 10% Syrah

Regions

Blue marl soils of the Gargasian, northwest-facing, 400 meters above sea level

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Partial destemming, 30-day fermentation, racking, gentle extraction

Livestock Farming

24 months in casks, followed by at least one year in bottles before release

Alcohol content

15.5%

Eye

Dark and Deep

Nose

Intense and complex, with notes of jammy fruit (fig, prune)

Palate

Silky, with delicate aromas of red berries and powerful notes of dark berries, a subtly spicy and peppery finish, and excellent length

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

Pour into a carafe 1 hour in advance

Drink before

2033+

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a fine cut of game, a hearty dish with sauce, or a truffle mousse...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

A powerful nose with notes of black fruit, spices, and leather. True to the sunny character of the vintage, with a smooth, round, and flavorful palate. High-quality tannins with a silky texture, leading to a mineral (pencil lead) finish that is energetic and elegant. A serious wine with everything it needs to age beautifully.

About the estate:

It is the largest and likely one of the oldest estates in Gigondas, run by Pierre Amadieu, the current owner and one of the village’s most dedicated residents. The estate boasts breathtaking vineyards in La Machotte, Le Pas de l’Aigle, and Romane, among others. At an elevation of 400 meters, the Grenache grapes are harvested at full ripeness to undergo a long fermentation and aging process in large oak casks, some of which are over half a century old. The other appellations offered are crafted with the same care. A true “ Favorite ” for the rosés; the reds demonstrate their aging potential, while the whites possess admirable freshness.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 93/100 (Exceptional wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The nose is dominated by aromas of sun-kissed red cherry, surrounded by notes of white strawberry, raspberry, and warm earth that frame the fruit with natural ease. From the very start, the wine feels balanced and approachable, but it doesn’t rely solely on its charm. On the palate, rhubarb, white pepper, and a pinch of clove bring energy and texture to the mid-palate, while the minerality of crushed stone adds length to the finish. Best enjoyed after 2028–2030+.

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 92-94/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

The 2022 Gigondas Le Pas de L'Aigle, with its pale ruby color, is medium-bodied to full-bodied, flavorful, and complex. A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, it will age for two years in large oak casks, followed by an additional year in the bottle before being released. This aging period will be necessary, as the firm tannic structure needs time to soften. Nevertheless, the aromas and flavors are already coming through quite well, notably a blend of spice box, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, graphite, and a hint of menthol.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

This Gigondas is as vast as the sky under which it grew. Intense aromas of Damascus plum and rich notes of tar and licorice envelop the compact tannic structure at the heart of this very serious wine. The finish is long and velvety, full of energy. Sourced from north-facing vineyards at an elevation of 500 meters. Made from organically grown grapes. A pure Grenache, aged for two years in large oak casks. Best enjoyed upon release.

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94+/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

The 2022 Gigondas Le Pas De L'Aigle from this renowned estate is made from 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, which were aged in barrels for 24 months. It has a vivid ruby color and exudes a wonderful aroma of red and black fruits, cedar, and chocolate. This medium- to full-bodied wine, which is concentrated for a 2022 vintage, offers magnificent tannins, a structured and balanced palate, and refined tannins that are complemented by a lovely minerality on the finish. This wine deserves 2 to 3 years of cellaring and will be at its best over the next 10 to 12 years, or even longer.

Customer Rating

4.4/5

based on 10 reviews