Tasted out of bottle, the 2019 Gigondas La Gille has lots of classic Gigondas spice and peppery garrigue notes as well as medium to full body, a round, layered, nicely textured mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a great core of both blackberry and raspberry-like fruits. Drink it over the coming decade.

Delivers a nicely focused beam of cherry compote and plum puree flavors, with a mix of red tea, mulling spice and singed alder accents chiming in on the finish. Shows a subtle iron twang at the very end, too. Reserved in style. Drink now through 2028.