At once fresh, meaty and earthy, with candied orange freshness. This is concentrated and elegant, with crisp tannins that drive it over the medium-to-full-bodied palate. There’s terrific mountain freshness in the vibrant finish. A cuvee based on grenache with some mourvedre, mostly from high-altitude vineyards. Drink or hold. 95 pts
85 % de grenache, dont 40 % non égrappé et 15 % de mourvèdre, qui culminent à 400 mètres d’altitude, élevés 20 mois en foudre. C’est un bouquet capiteux de roses anciennes. Les premières notes de pruneau et de figue apparaissent et s’associent aux tanins encore marqués. Il faut l’oublier avec sérénité.
90. The 2021 Gigondas Terrasse du Diable is another limestone bomb with it’s pretty black raspberries, white truffle, chalky, and white flower-like aromas and flavor. Medium-bodied, elegant, and silky on the palate, it has fine tannins, wonderful balance, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming decade.