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92-94 Points! Deep magenta. High-toned cherry and blackberry aromas show very good clarity with black pepper and smoky mineral accents. Shows firm tension and a spicy cut to its gentle sweet red and dark berry, bitter chocolate and succulent herb flavors. Youthfully gripping tannins lend framework to a long, smoky finish that echoes the spice and floral notes. This is textbook Gigondas, raised in a combination of one-third concrete tanks and two-thirds large oak barrels, 20% of those new. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

94 Points! This rich and impeccably balanced Gigondas has everything we look for in the wines of this appellation. What a wide spectrum of aromas with everything from raspberry to candied orange, plus a slew of delicate spicy notes and fresh Mediterranean herbs. I love the interplay of richness, fine tannins and lively acidity on the generous, but not expansive palate. Very long, refined finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. - Stuart Pigott, James Suckling

Grenache, Clairette and Cinsault, wine is fermented and aged in demi-muids

96 Points! Deep, glistening red. Expansive, mineral- and spice-accented red fruit liqueur, incense, cola and garrigue qualities are presented on the powerful, finely detailed nose. Palate-staining cherry pie, raspberry, floral pastille and spicecake flavors show superb energy for their depth. The spice and floral notes drive a seriously long, pentrating finish that's framed by polished, well-knit tannins. - Josh Raynolds, Vinous Media

92 Points! This has good concentration to the black cherry, plum paste and anise flavors that glide through the svelte palate, with wood spice and graphite shavings adding balance and detail. Round and velvety, this has an intensity that builds with bitter cherry, smoke and violet on the finish. Drink now through 2030. - Wine Spectator

94+ Points! A smaller production cuvée, the 2019 Gigondas La Font De Tonin is more modern styled (it sees a touch of new oak) but is still classic Gigondas in its dark, peppery, mineral-laced fruit as well as concentrated, medium to full-bodied, structured style on the palate. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvèdre, it was 30% destemmed and was aged in a mix of barrels (40% new) and larger, older oak. I love its purity, and it should integrate its élevage nicely with 3-4 years of bottle age and be very long-lived. It’s a serious, age-worthy Gigondas. - Jeb Dunnuck