Serious in appearance as well as performance, this is packaged in a heavy bottle and packs a heavy wallop of rich, ripe...
Famille Perrin, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
This is one of the most impressive renditions of this wine that I’ve ever tasted, and that’s especially true in the...
Domaine de la Tête Noir, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2013
This is a huge and hugely expressive wine, with very dark and ripe fruit but no hint of raisining or over-extraction. On...
Château de Saint-Cosme, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2013
Obviously this wine isn’t going to undercut many wines from Châteauneuf du Pape on price (since it rings up for...
Domaine du Grapillon d’Or, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
This 2012 “Excellence” bottling from Domaine du Grapillon d’Or shows less oak than the 2013 “1806”...
Domaine du Grapillon d’Or, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2013
One of two fine releases from Grapillon d’Or, this “1806” bottling shows lovely, lifted aromatics that feature...
Domaine du Terme, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2010
I’ve seen this wine reviewed (by talented tasters) with scores that are quite significantly lower than what the wine now...
Santa Duc, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
An ultra-serious Gigondas that shows very deep color and excellent concentration. Despite these impressive attributes and...
Domaine Brusset, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2013
This sensational wine is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre that underwent elevage in 70% new French...
Domaine Les Pallières, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
This is a wildly, wonderfully expressive wine that many others would love even more than I did, as I knocked it down a couple of...
Domaine du Grand Montmirail, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
This excellent producer almost always seems to turn out wines that show excellent density and power but also fine freshness (a...
Domaine la Roubine, Gigondas (Rhône Valley, France) 2012
Made from Biodynamically-raised fruit, this excellent wine shows serious ripeness but also admirably purity and...