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2021 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas

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Savory and structured, the 2021 Raspail Ay shows red plum, herbs, and dusty earth over vibrant acidity and refined tannins. The vintage enhances purity and freshness. A poised, traditionally styled Gigondas with great elegance.

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Critic Reviews
94

The nose is a feast and hunger-inducing, reminiscent of takeout night of roasted duck in plum sauce, beef lo mein, roasted cherries, hoisin, five-spice, thyme—mouthwatering in the best way possible. The palate is round and velvety, with plush tannins, and vibrant acidity that elongates a finish of dark cherry, spice, and violets. I'd order this again, no question.

Wine Enthusiast
93

Round, ripe, juicy and powerful fruit for a 2021. Driving fruit and texture, with the vintage's signature dry, herbal austerity. Very tannic, so wait, but should take on complexity in time. A single unbroken plot near the village of Gigondas, all destemmed and fermented in concrete, matured in old foudres for 18-24 months. No special cuvées, just a single wine produced from this domaine.

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91-93

The 2021 Gigondas isn't going to match the 2020, but it's nevertheless a beautiful, elegant wine. Sporting a translucent ruby hue as well as notes of kirsch liqueur, dried flowers, and Provençal spice, this medium-bodied Gigondas has wonderful balance, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's going to age gracefully on its balance and purity.

Jeb Dunnuck
The Estate

Founded in 1854 by Eugène Raspail, Domaine Raspail-Ay is a historic estate in Gigondas, Southern Rhône. Today, it is managed by Dominique Ay, a descendant of the founder, who continues the family's legacy of producing traditional, full-bodied wines. The estate spans 19 hectares, all in a single block, allowing for consistent vineyard management and wine production.

2021 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2021
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2021

Cool Year, Fresh-Faced Gigondas

A cooler vintage brought freshness and aromatic lift to this traditionally powerful terroir. Gigondas shows red fruit, garrigue, and refined tannins. A poised expression with Rhône energy.

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