93 point

Perfumy and ripe, this red oozes soft black currant and lavender, showing a polished texture. A bitter mineral flash provides contrast, with mesquite, incense and singed garrigue on the lush finish. A spine of iron brings structure and drives the impressive length. There’s a lot to love. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault.

93 point

This wine doesn't ask for your attention—it demands it. The nose hits hard with cedar, scorched earth, and brambly black fruit, layered with green olive, dry lavender, and meaty undertones—untamed but grounded. The palate is taut, its aggressive tannins laying down the law early, muting the fruit but promising longevity. It's a brooding beast right now.

92 point

The 2023 Gigondas from Château de Saint-Cosme is especially promising, bursting with aromas of ripe black raspberries, red plums, garrigue, licorice and incense. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, it’s rich without excess, with a layered core of fruit, powdery tannins and a bright, saline finish that lends a sense of energy and poise. As always, it’s a blend of multiple terroirs—limestone, marl and sandy soils—which lend the cuvée both depth and aromatic range. This will offer a great drinking window, but a few years in bottle will only enhance its complexity.

90/93

Mixing 70% Grenache with the remainder equally split between Syrah and Mourvèdre, the 2023 Gigondas is full of potential. Redolent orange blossom, raspberry jam, minty shadings and pressed violets are all pushed forward. Engaging the palate with considerable flavor concentration, uplifting freshness and polished tannins, the full-bodied 2023 wraps up with persistence on the delicious conclusion.

90/93

The 2023 Gigondas will unquestionably be outstanding, with a classic red and black fruited, peppery, Provençal profile as well as medium to full-bodied richness and depth. I love its purity, and it has ripe tannins and terrific balance.