98 point

Deep, brilliant ruby. Assertive, mineral- and spice-accented red and dark berry preserve, incense, cola and garrigue scents show superb definition. Palate-staining cherry preserve, raspberry, boysenberry, lavender, star anise and fruitcake flavors show uncanny energy for their concentration. The spice and floral notes dominate a seriously long, sappy finish that's framed by polished, finely etched tannins.

97 point

Probably my favorite of the lineup, the 2020 Gigondas Le Poste comes from a slightly higher elevation site and, as with all of these single vineyard releases, is all Grenache that was not destemmed and was brought up mostly in used barrels. A quintessential expression of this terroir, it offers an incredible array of darker fruits, garrigue, pepper, and graphite, and it's medium to full-bodied, incredibly pure, and flawlessly balanced on the palate. Certainly in the top two to three wines in the vintage, it’s going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 15-20+.

96 point

A behemoth of a wine, with dense layers of sweet, ripe plum sauce and mulled cherry that take a dark, savory turn on the palate, coated in melted iron, black licorice, balsamic reduction and singed herbs. Despite its massive power and coiled energy, this is surprisingly delicious now, with beautiful harmony to the texture and structure. A wine to savor and contemplate. Drink now through 2040.