"Dark ruby. Very fragrant, with spicy and mineral accents, it presents aromas of red and black fruits, exotic spices, vanilla and potpourri, with fine details and a touch of smokiness. The palate is seductive, smooth and penetrating. Vibrant flavors of raspberry, cherry jam, five-spice powder and floral pastille are complemented by notes of licorice and espresso that develop on the finish. Smooth and seamless in texture, this wine boasts an exceptionally clear finish, polished tannins and floral persistence." (Vinous 2023)
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Eye
Dark purple colour
Nose
Airy bouquet of tart fruit and delicate floral notes
Mouth
Carried by a mineral freshness and finely serrated tannins offering great ageing potential. A precious taste experience.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
To decant
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with simmered dishes, gardiane...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Benjamin Gras follows in his father Yves's footsteps, crafting with the same talent a range of profound, elegant parcel wines, where the purity of fruit is a real obsession. A polished style, in which the wines abandon a little generosity and concentration in favor of pure delicacy. In Gigondas as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wines have a style of their own that will leave no one indifferent.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2024 guide) 91-93/100 (Formidable wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Made entirely from whole-cluster Grenache, Gigondas Clos Derrière Vieille 2021 offers fragrant aromas of rose, raspberry and cherry. It is medium to full-bodied, then accentuates silky tannins with crisp acids and a long finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated ( 2025 guide) 93/100 Favorite
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The palette is floral, withered rose, cherry stones and a hint of volatility. The palate is easy to read, with a beautiful amplitude of mouthfeel. The juice is poised, with a beautiful infused and not very extracted substance, which remains very graceful.
About the domain :
Yves Gras took over the reins of this emblematic Gigondas estate in 1985. He established a full-bodied, fleshy style, without being devoid of finesse, and international recognition was immediate. Several projects enriched the estate: the renovation of Clos Derrière Vieille in 1994; and the acquisition of fine 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 change. The wines still display race and power, but now have more infused textures. Their mouthfeel is diffusely powerful and their tactile sensations more graceful. The woodiness is also better integrated. The estate is biodynamic, vinification is carried out with indigenous yeasts, whole harvests are only partially used, and the wines are not filtered before bottling. The uniqueness of each cuvée leads us to award the first star as soon as the estate enters the guide.
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94-96/100
Rated domain (guide 2024) Recommended
About the wine:
Dark ruby. Very fragrant, with spicy and mineral accents, it presents aromas of red and black fruits, exotic spices, vanilla and potpourri, with fine details and a touch of smokiness. The palate is seductive, soft and penetrating. Vibrant flavors of raspberry, cherry jam, five-spice powder and floral pastille are complemented by notes of licorice and espresso that develop on the finish. Smooth and even-textured, this wine has an exceptionally clear finish, polished tannins and floral persistence.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated domain (guide 2024) Recommended
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