Domaine Raspail-Ay - Gigondas - Red - 2022

Wine:

A flawless success, the 2022 Red Gigondas is a benchmark for the appellation. The nose is both ripe and fresh, with notes of myrtle, rose, and stone fruits, showcasing the expressive Grenache at its most seductive and sun-kissed, enhanced by delicate peppery nuances. On the palate, the balance is masterful—fruit purity and ripeness are perfectly managed, with a refined texture that transcends its natural richness. The tannins are precise, elegant, and remarkably fine, giving the wine both immediate appeal and long-term potential. With all the hallmarks of a great aging wine, this Gigondas will evolve beautifully over ten years or more. Rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Long vatting in concrete tanks. Aged 100% in old oak casks for 18 months and aged in old barrels for the syrah.

Color:

Deep and brilliant carmine ruby red.

Nose:

Fresh aromas with notes of myrtle, rose and stone fruit.

Palate:

This Gigondas showcases beautifully balanced fruit flavors, with a finely structured profile and an exquisite, long-lasting, elegant finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spit-roast cockerel, tournedos of pork marinated in thyme oil, duck stuffed with chestnuts, beef and red pepper skewer.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

A true master of Grenache in all its nuances, Dominique Ay is a leading figure in Gigondas, now seamlessly succeeded by his children, Anne-Sophie and Christophe. Today, their Domaine Raspail-Ay stands at the pinnacle of the appellation, crafting wines of remarkable complexity and finesse, among the very best in Gigondas.

The estate’s high-altitude terroir—19 hectares in a single contiguous parcel, with vines averaging 60 years old—preserves a vital freshness, while extended aging in large wooden vats followed by concrete tanks refines the structure. The result is a wine of power, depth, and expressive fruit, built for long aging.

With only one Gigondas wine produced per vintage, this estate operates on an allocation-only basis, crafting what is undoubtedly one of the finest age-worthy wines of the appellation.