It was a first for me, as I had never tasted wines from this estate before, and the 2022 Gigondas is a real surprise—an outstanding wine. It evokes aromas of ripe dark berries, spices, garrigue and subtle earthy undertones, with a hint of smoke and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, dense and structured without being too dense or too heavy, it's perfectly balanced with nicely ripe tannins and a well-balanced finish. This blend of 70% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and the rest of Cinsault is a great effort.