Crous Saint Martin, Les Espaliers Gigondas 2022

93 points Vinous
"The 2022 Gigondas Les Espaliers offers freshness and complexity. Coming in at 14.5% alcohol, it opens up with delicate raspberry and cranberry, accented by licorice nuances and pinches of matcha powder. Refreshing acidity and solid flavor concentration mark the rounded palate, showing persistence on the bright finish."

92 points Jeb Dunnuck
"Spicy red fruits, peppery herbs, bouquet garni, and lavender notes all emerge from the 2022 Gigondas Les Espaliers, a pure, layered, medium to full-bodied Gigondas that has tons of charm and character. The blend is 80% Grenache and 10% each of Mourvedre and Syrah, aged a year in tank."

92 points Decanter
"Quite pale in colour for a Gigondas. A fresh, floral expression with lavender and fresh herbs. Rounded, soft, no excess acidity, but it's bright and precise. Not a big or powerful wine, but this has precision, balance and focus."

Vinous Reverie Notes
Blend: 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre. The vines are located in the different terroirs of Gigondas, probably the most complex soil of the southern Rhone, going from alluvial soil (from the river l’Ouvèze) of about 100.000 years ago, up to the Trias being 200 million years old. The majority of vines are planted against the “Dentelles de Montmirail” which brings so much complexity, roundness and fine tannins to the wine. Tasting Notes: Dark and deep ruby color with an intense nose of jammed fruits, black olives, and dark spices.  Silky, elegant mouth, cheerful Gigondas.