Domaine Roucas Gigondas Saint Pierre 2017

95 pts Wine Advocate

This estate's 2017 Gigondas emerged from my blind tastings as one of the wines of the vintage. It's full-bodied, concentrated and powerful, yet it balances that with delicate aromas of rose petals, herbal tea, red raspberries and ripe stone fruit. Supple across the mid-palate, it finishes long, framed by silky tannins that should help sustain it through 2030.

92 pts Vinous

Deep glistening ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, candied flowers and baking spices, and a bright mineral element emerges with air. Seamless, sweet and energetic on the palate, offering juicy Chambord and boysenberry flavors that show sharp delineation and a hint of smokiness on the back half. Finishes very long and smooth, with even tannins framing lingering red fruit and floral notes.