97 point

Another incredibly classic expression of the terroir, the 2022 Gigondas Hominis Fides has a beautiful nose of crushed stone, graphite, loamy earth, and savory red and black fruits. With medium to full-bodied richness, a powerful, layered, inward style, ripe tannins, and one great finish, it's going to need 3-5 years of bottle age to show its full potential yet should be long-lived.

96 point

The 2022 Gigondas Hominis Fides is an intricate elixir, bursting with ripe black fruits, blueberries, rose water, dried herbs and a bite of forest strawberry. The full-bodied and firmly structured Hominis Fides retains impressive freshness and boasts stunning verticality on its seamless palate. This is a truly stunning 2022 crafted to stand the test of time.

96 point

Broad-shouldered, smoldering and black, this offers a densely packed coil of dark fruit encased in iron. Time in glass reveals peppery, energetic details, with smoked herb and graphite elements, but this still needs time to unwind. Black tea tannins and plum skin acidity carry this through the massive, lingering finish. Its opulence is well-matched by its fine structure and savory power.

96 point

Showing spice and herb notes on opening, such as oregano, olive and marjoram, with a touch of dried ham too. Relatively full-bodied, this has depth and texture. There is huge power, a real upswell of berry coulis fruit. The alcohol warms the finish, but there is a lot to enjoy here – the payoff is great length, depth and burgeoning complexity. The oak work is well integrated, and works well with the style. A touch of peppery spice brings further complexity. Whole-bunch fermented, 20% new oak.