21291 customer reviews

Domaine Raspail-Ay - Gigondas 2015

Gigondas|Red wine

4.3/5 (30 customers)

91-93/100

Robert Parker

15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

"Tasted from the casks, the 2015 Gigondas from Domaine Raspail-Ay is a beautiful blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, vinified in concrete tanks and aged in casks. The wine is full-bodied, with a creamy texture, and features notes of cinnamon, crushed pepper, and herbes de Provence, layered over aromas of red plums. The finish is rich in well-ripened tannins.” (The Wine Advocate 2017)

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Estate

Domaine Raspail-Ay

Vintage

2015

Designation

Gigondas

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache noir, 25% 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

Manuals

Winemaking

Sorting, complete destemming, extended vatting in temperature-controlled concrete tanks, pumping over, punching down

Livestock farming

Aged for 18 to 24 months in large oak casks, with racking every 8 months

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Ruby-colored dress

Nose

Rich in aromas of jammy red and black fruits, with peppery notes

Palate

A beautiful, vibrant wine, complex and structured by ripe, rounded tannins, with good acidity, floral and peppery notes, and a lovely finish

Serve

at 15-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

About the wine:

Crafted with an eye for elegance, this wine’s flavorful, well-balanced profile is well-defined and will gain depth with aging.

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) 91–93/100 (Excellent Wine)

About the wine:

Tasted from the cask, the 2015 Gigondas from Domaine Raspail-Ay is a beautiful blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, vinified in concrete tanks and aged in casks. The wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture, accented by notes of cinnamon, crushed pepper, and herbes de Provence, layered over aromas of red plums. The finish is rich in well-ripened tannins. (The Wine Advocate 2017)

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

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 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 a beautiful complexity over time and continue to improve for ten to twenty years.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16.5/20

About the wine:

Vinous

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.3/5

based on 30 reviews