2022 Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas, Rhone Valley, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mostly Grenache with Syrah and MourvĂšdre. 40 year old vines in sandy clay and limstone soils.
Hand harvesting; sorting of the grapes is done in the vineyards and 100% de-stemmed. Up to 30 days maceration in enamel-coated concrete vats. Natural yeast fermentation. Aging is 18-24 months in 5,000 liter oak foudres.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Dominique Ay, the serious-minded proprietor of Domaine Raspail-Ay, makes one of the most iconic wines in all of Gigondas. Its 19 hectares make up one contiguous block of vines, mid-slope on the rugged clay/limestone terraces, the best terroir of the Gigondas appellation. The imposing rock formation of the Dentelles de Montmirail looms above as a backdrop. Everything about Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas is traditional: a classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and MourvĂšdre; vinification in concrete, and aging in large oak foudres. Besides a small amount of Gigondas RosĂ©, only one wine is made â Gigondas. There is no CĂŽtes du RhĂŽne, no âRĂ©serveâ, âVieilles Vignesâ, or special new oak cuvĂ©e bottling. Only one wine, consistently ranked among the top wines produced in the appellation year in and year out.Â
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Mostly Grenache with Syrah and MourvĂšdre. 40 year old vines in sandy clay and limstone soils.
Hand harvesting; sorting of the grapes is done in the vineyards and 100% de-stemmed. Up to 30 days maceration in enamel-coated concrete vats. Natural yeast fermentation. Aging is 18-24 months in 5,000 liter oak foudres.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Dominique Ay, the serious-minded proprietor of Domaine Raspail-Ay, makes one of the most iconic wines in all of Gigondas. Its 19 hectares make up one contiguous block of vines, mid-slope on the rugged clay/limestone terraces, the best terroir of the Gigondas appellation. The imposing rock formation of the Dentelles de Montmirail looms above as a backdrop. Everything about Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas is traditional: a classic blend of Grenache, Syrah and MourvĂšdre; vinification in concrete, and aging in large oak foudres. Besides a small amount of Gigondas RosĂ©, only one wine is made â Gigondas. There is no CĂŽtes du RhĂŽne, no âRĂ©serveâ, âVieilles Vignesâ, or special new oak cuvĂ©e bottling. Only one wine, consistently ranked among the top wines produced in the appellation year in and year out.Â
