21232 customer reviews

Domaine Raspail-Ay - Gigondas 2014

Gigondas|Red wine

4.1/5 (70 customers)

88/100

Robert Parker

15,5/20

RVF

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“ A superb aroma of pomegranate combined with well-balanced power. The wine’s character comes to the fore on the palate, with full-bodied, velvety tannins giving way to a reserved finish. Sumptuous.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2017)

Buy your Raspail-Ay wines at the best price in a private sale!

Rated site

21232 reviews

-20€

Starting at €99 on your first order

Estate

Domaine Raspail-Ay

Vintage

2014

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Grenache noir, 35% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Gently sloping clay-limestone soils, east-west facing

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous, dedicated to expressing the character of the terroir

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

traditional, 30-day fermentation

Livestock farming

18 to 24 months in oak casks and 6 months in demi-muids

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

ruby-colored dress

Nose

aromas of jammy red and black fruits

Palate

Nice acidity. Soft tannins.

Serve

at 15-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with beef stew, game, or cheese...

More information at Domaine Raspail-Ay

More information at Gigondas

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2017 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)

4-Star Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

A superb aroma of pomegranate combined with well-balanced intensity. The wine’s pedigree comes to the fore on the palate, with full-bodied, velvety tannins giving way to a reserved finish. Sumptuous.

About the estate:

Dominique Ay is Gigondas’s “wise elder” in the noblest sense of the word. A distinguished president of the appellation for many years, he is one of the leading figures of the Southern Rhône. With his deep understanding of Grenache, he brings out the full character of the clay-limestone soils of the Parties terroir. The aging process then takes on its full meaning, as the wines are refined in large casks for a minimum of 24 months. His children have now taken up the torch, with Anne-Sophie in charge of sales and Christophe overseeing the winery and vineyard—no small feat! With a timeless style, the estate’s sole wine is known for its longevity. Very powerful and structured, even firm in its youth, it develops a silky texture and perfect balance. The 2016, tasted straight from the tank, should produce a truly exceptional bottle…

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2017 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)

About the wine:

Like all the estate's wines, this 2014 vintage will continue to age well for a good fifteen years.

About the estate:

The estate’s wine is the quintessential example of a fine Gigondas: full-bodied, robust, and unpretentious. With a firm, dense structure, the best vintages require four to five years of aging to fully open up. From that point on, they develop beautiful complexity over time and continue to improve for ten to twenty years.

Vinous

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 70 reviews