“Deep ruby color. The expansive, mineral-driven nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, floral notes, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas boasts a flawless texture that carries intense flavors of Chambord, cherry-cola, lavender pastilles, and Asian spices, conveying a harmonious blend of power and delicacy. The mineral and floral notes linger into a surprisingly long and precise finish, shaped by delicate, well-integrated tannins.” (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
Deep, intense ruby red
Nose
Characterized by fruit and herbal notes, evolving into spicy and peppery notes
Palate
Full-bodied, silky, and crisp, with excellent drinkability
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To be decanted
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with beef stew, game, or cheese…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Benjamin Gras follows in the footsteps of his father, Yves, and crafts with equal skill a range of deep, elegant single-vineyard wines, in which the purity of the fruit reflects a true obsession. A refined style, in which the wines sacrifice a bit of richness 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
Rated wine (2024 guide) 90–92/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Blended from eight plots located on the Gigondas plateau, the 2021 Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits 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 wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The bouquet is alluring, with notes of peony and rosewood; it’s the whole-cluster fermentation that really stands out. There’s also a hint of acetic acid that adds depth. The palate is full-bodied; the wine has a refined texture with an integrated structure. It lacks depth, but the finish remains tannic, suggesting it needs a little time to develop.
About the estate:
Yves Gras took the reins of this iconic Gigondas estate in 1985. He established a full-bodied, robust style that was nonetheless refined, and international recognition followed immediately. Several projects enhanced the estate: the restoration of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of prime 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 stylistic shift. The wines still display the same breed and power, but now possess more infused textures. They offer a palate with diffuse power and more graceful tactile sensations. The oak is also better integrated. The estate practices biodynamics; winemaking is carried out using indigenous yeasts, whole-cluster fermentation is 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 upon its inclusion in the guide.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93-95/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Deep ruby color. The expansive, mineral-driven nose reveals aromas of ripe red fruit, floral notes, incense, and exotic spices. Juicy, polished, and seductively smooth, this Gigondas boasts a flawless texture that carries intense flavors of Chambord, cherry-cola, lavender pastilles, and Asian spices, conveying a harmonious blend of power and delicacy. The 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