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2020 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas (750ml)

From Gigondas, Rhône, France

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"Gigondas delivers some of the best bang for my buck in cellar-worthy red wines from France today."

Josh Raynolds, Vinous

A favorite producer of B-21 Rhone fans and collectors offering incredible quality at an unbeatable value, Domaine du Cayron’s 96 pt. 2020 Gigondas hits the mark once again, easily eclipsing many pricier blends from neighboring Chateauneuf-du-Pape with its bright fragrant garrigue-scented fruit and seamless tannins poised to “age reliably and gracefully” according to Vinous critic Josh Raynolds, a superb value for stocking the cellar.

Located in the heart of Gigondas in the shadow of the craggy saw-toothed Dentelles de Montmirail, fifth generation sisters Roseline, Cendrine, and Delphine source their family’s single cuvee from old vines planted at some of the appellation’s highest altitudes, the domain's name “Cayron” referring to the crest of the Dentelles. Spanning nearly 17 hectares on 20 different parcels, the Domaine’s vineyards are planted with mostly Grenache and smaller amounts of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvedre on a mix of clay, marl and limestones soils, located from 300 to 400 meters above sea level with vines ranging from 40 to over 70 years of age. Employing traditional methods that are “old school all the way” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the Faraud sisters fermented the 2020 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas in subterranean concrete tanks before aging it two years in large, neutral oak foudres dating back more than 50 years, yielding plush, Grenache fruit layered on a backbone of spiced Syrah with the “downright Provençal characters that I absolutely love” according to Jeb Dunnuck, framed by fresh acidity and integrated mineral-tinged tannins on a long, polished finish.

Ranking as one of the highest rated Gigondas of the vintage while remaining a relatively little-known gem, the richly textured 96 pt. 2020 Domaine du Cayron Gigondas is “an unapologetically traditional expression of the appellation” according to critic Raynolds that will captivate fans of bold Southern Rhone reds on the first sip, remarkably bargain priced for collectors to enjoy often over the next decade or more.

96V

Dark magenta. Vibrant cherry, raspberry and lavender aromas show excellent clarity and a spicy white pepper hint. Sweet and penetrating on the palate, it displays expansive red fruit and spicecake flavors with a subtle touch of candied licorice. Closes sappy and impressively long, with resonating floral and red fruit notes and gentle tannins that build slowly.

96 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Jan 2023)

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2020 Saint Damien Gigondas Clovis Saurel (750ml)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

97JD

The 2020 Gigondas Clovis Saurel, which is all Grenache, is the only wine here to see aging in demi-muids, which gives this just a hint of toasty oak in its aromatics. This will no doubt integrate with just a handful of years in the cellar. Deep ruby/purple-hued, with gorgeous notes of kirsch liqueur, strawberries, flowers, and Provençal spices, it's another opulent, hedonistic 2020 with balance, purity, structure, and elegance. This brilliant expression of pure Grenache will evolve for 15+ years.

97 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)

2020 Tardieu Laurent Gigondas Vieilles Vignes (750ml)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

95JD 95WE

A showstopper, the 2020 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes plays with the top wines in the vintage, offering a brilliant array of red and blue fruits, flowers, incense, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with fine tannins and a great, great finish, it's going to evolve gracefully for 10-15 years. If you see a bottle, don't miss it!

95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2022)

This old-vine Gigondas tantalizes the nose with heady aromas of red cherries and rosehip, which are elegantly framed by a touch of clove. The palate is rich and wound with plenty of energy in the midpalate that presents concentrated red cherries, strawberries, cassis, violets and green peppercorn. Generous and textured with persistent tannins that should integrate seamlessly after cellaring well through 2030+.

95 points, Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2023)

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This item is a pre-order estimated to arrive 7/11/2024. 60+ bottles available.

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2020 Domaine Pallieres Gigondas Les Terrasse du Diable (750ml)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

94V 93JS 92JD

Dark garnet color. Smoke- and spiced-tinged dark fruit, floral and garrigue aromas pick up a peppery element with air. Offers deep blackberry, kirsch, candied lavender, baking spice flavors and a touch of licorice. Finishes impressively long and spicy, with chewy tannins coming in late. This is still quite youthful and deserves some patience, or at the very least, decanting.

94 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Jan 2023)

Here’s a rich, but beautifully crafted Gigondas that’s brimming with red fruits and spice. Also notes of licorice and rosemary. Impressive interplay of generous earthy tannins and damson plum richness at the ample finish. Drink or hold.

93 points, Stuart Pigott, James Suckling (May 2023)

Looking at the 2020s here, these were both just bottled before this tasting. The 2020 Gigondas Terrasse Du Diable (85% Grenache and the rest Syrah) is the most mineral-laced of the duo and has impressive darker cherry and blackberry fruits as well as ample peppery garrigue nuances. Coming from higher elevation limestone soils, fermented with 35% stems, and aged in tank, this medium to full-bodied, elegant, vibrant 2020 is perfect for drinking any time over the coming 10-12 years.

92 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Mar 2023)

2020 Saint Cosme (1.5L)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

94V 94WS

Vivid ruby-red. Vibrant red fruit, floral and exotic spice qualities on the finely detailed and expressive nose. Shows impressive depth as well as energy to its juicy cherry, black raspberry, spicecake and lavender flavors. Closes very long and silky, with slowly emerging tannins and a strong whiplash of sappy red fruit.

94 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Jan 2023)

This has a beautiful texture, harmoniously blending plum sauce, raspberry preserves, charred alder and floral perfume with a fresh, invigorating dusting of white pepper and crushed dried herbs. Delivers an intense undercurrent of mineral, incense and lavender notes that course through the finish, which goes on and on. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault. Drink now through 2035. 930 cases imported.

94 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Feb 2023)

2019 Xavier Vignon Gigondas (750ml)

From Gigondas, Rhône, France

93WA 92V

Swirls of black raspberry ice cream and dark chocolate combine in Vignon's 2019 Gigondas, a blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvèdre from numerous small parcels dotted around the appellation. Matured in a large wooden vat, there's no apparent oak aromas or flavors, just the purity of old-vine fruit, creamy tannins, ample concentration and a bright, vibrant—and long—finish. With its combination of intensity and tension, it should drink well for a decade or more.

93 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Sep 2020)

Deep, brilliant ruby. Expressive aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry and candied licorice are complemented by floral and smoky mineral nuances. Tightly focused black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show very good clarity, becoming sweeter as the wine opens up. Finishes juicy, taut and long, with lingering dark fruit and spice character. Harmonious tannins add shape and final grip.

92 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous (Jan 2023)

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This item is a pre-order estimated to arrive 9/5/2024. 60+ bottles available.

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2021 Saint Cosme Le Poste (750ml)

Grenache from Gigondas, Rhône, France

95WS

Densely packed and incredibly complex, with layers of sappy raspberry, dusty earth, black pepper, olive tapenade and singed rosemary. Shows tannins that are chalky-fine in feel, yet muscular enough to support a core of rich fruit, all grounded by cast iron underpinnings. Needs time to unfurl. Best from 2025 through 2040.

95 points, Kristen Bieler, Wine Spectator (Sep 2023)

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