E. Guigal Gigondas Rouge

Eye : Purple.

Nose : Intense nose dominated by peach and apricot with liquorice and notes of undergrowth.

Palate : Generous, powerful and full-bodied with a long elegant finish.

Overall : A frank attack, racy with soft tannic structure.

Wine Advocate 91-93: Guigal sources its Gigondas from 15 suppliers, some of whom the house has worked with since before the appellation became a cru in 1971. The 2020 Gigondas continues this line, boasting gently floral aromas and plenty of raspberry fruit. It's full-bodied, lush and already easy to drink, but it seems to have plenty of stuffing to get it through at least a decade.

James Suckling 92: Here's an excellent introduction to Gigondas with the richness and spice, plus the ample tannins we expect from this appellation. Long, well-structured finish with excellent balance. A cuvee of 70% grenache, 20% syrah and 10% mourvedre that was aged completely in large oak foudre. Drink or hold.

Vinous 91: Ripe strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, dried herbs and a touch of cedar introduce the 2020 Gigondas. Concentrated and expressive, the 2020 is a classic rendition of this red that's going to drink well over the next five years. A savory finish of good length rounds it up.