Domaine du Clos des Tourelles Gigondas

A chiseled and bright Gigondas with plenty of drive and ambition, showcasing red cherries, strawberries and baking spices. Medium-bodied, it has fine-grained tannins and plenty of vivid fruit character to the orange peel. It’s juicy and almost fleshy yet has restrained power. Long, intense finish. Drink or hold.

Ripe and round, this oozes grilled cherry and licorice notes flecked with oregano and thyme. Shows some evolution but still offers good freshness and mineral depth on a full-bodied frame. A graphite detail echoes on the lasting finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. 300 cases made, 200 cases imported.

Closed and subdued with a winey character, this delivers sappy cherry, licorice and herbs that are all held in check by flashes of charred garrigue and still-grippy tannins. Shows savory energy and power, which drive the sleek yet firm finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 60 cases imported.