Domaine RASPAIL-AY Gigondas 2017

Wine Region: Rhone Valley - France

Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Tasting notes: "Plummy and rich, the 2016 Gigondas is full-bodied and velvety, everything you might expect from this benchmark estate. Dense and powerful, my only reservation is its slightly chocolaty, fudge-like notes and elevated alcohol (15.5% alcohol)." - Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate

About the winery:
Domaine Raspail-Ay has been raised as a cult Domaine in Gigondas (a village located in the southern part of Vallée du Rhône) thanks to a very long dynasty of vignerons that started from Eugène Raspail, a public figure of Gigondas who built Château Raspail and created the Domaine in 1854. They produce only Gigondas and only a single cuvée each year. Plantings are 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, all on the plain in front of the village. The vineyard is quite old (45 years old), offering a naturally high level of ripeness and concentration.

Expert Ratings:
The Wine Advocate: 93/100