95 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Concentrated and silky with fine, fantastic tannins for the 2021 vintage, this is earthy and meaty with excellent concentration and a very long, firm yet polished finish. A cuvee based on grenache from vines growing around the winery. Should age extremely well. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. (Jun 2024)"
(93-94) points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Saturated ruby-red. On the nose, suggestions of licorice, lavender, succulent herbs and white pepper accompany incisive red and blue fruit scents. Spice-laced raspberry and boysenberry flavors show a solid mineral backbone and sharp focus. Unfurls on the extremely long, penetrating finish, featuring gently gripping tannins and resonating spice and floral notes. Made with 20% whole clusters. (Jan 2023)"
(90-92) points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Gigondas Les Racines is fresher and more elegant than usual, which is the vintage. Flowers, cherries, darker berries, and some chalky minerality all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced Gigondas. This cuvée comes from older vines around the estate, and slightly more clay and limestone soils. It's another terrific wine from the Brunier family. (Mar 2023)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "A racy, taut version, with high-toned floral aromatics sharing the stage with flavors of iodine and mesquite smoke. A salty, smoky meat note weaves through, infusing light red currant and raspberry accents on a light-to-medium frame. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette. Drink now through 2027. (Mar 2024)"
(93-94) points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Saturated ruby-red. On the nose, suggestions of licorice, lavender, succulent herbs and white pepper accompany incisive red and blue fruit scents. Spice-laced raspberry and boysenberry flavors show a solid mineral backbone and sharp focus. Unfurls on the extremely long, penetrating finish, featuring gently gripping tannins and resonating spice and floral notes. Made with 20% whole clusters. (Jan 2023)"
(90-92) points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Gigondas Les Racines is fresher and more elegant than usual, which is the vintage. Flowers, cherries, darker berries, and some chalky minerality all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced Gigondas. This cuvée comes from older vines around the estate, and slightly more clay and limestone soils. It's another terrific wine from the Brunier family. (Mar 2023)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "A racy, taut version, with high-toned floral aromatics sharing the stage with flavors of iodine and mesquite smoke. A salty, smoky meat note weaves through, infusing light red currant and raspberry accents on a light-to-medium frame. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Clairette. Drink now through 2027. (Mar 2024)"
| Product SKU | 352146 |
| Producer | Les Pallières |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhône |
| SubRegion | Southern Rhône |
| Appellation | Gigondas |
| Varietal | Rhone Blends - Red |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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