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 appelation. The imposing rock formation of the Dentelles de Montmirail looms above as a backdrop. Besides a small amount of Gigondas Rosè, only one wine is made-Gigondas. There is no Côtes du Rhone, no "Réserve", "Vielles Vignes" or special new oak cuvée bottling. Only one wine, consistently ranked among the top wines produced in the appelation year in and year out.
Jeb Dunnuck 92-94 The 2017 Gigondas is a beauty, and Southern Rhone lovers owe it to themselves to have bottles of Raspail-Ay in their cellar. A
Decanter 95 "From a single unbroken plot near the village of Gigondas, matured in old foudres for 18-24 months, producing a single wine- no special cuves.
Decanter 95 "From a single unbroken plot near the village of Gigondas, matured in old foudres for 18-24 months, producing a single wine- no special cuves.
Decanter 96 "Rich nose showing southern bounty. Full, chewy wine, with floral dabs and great length. True terroir here.~JLL Wine Advocate 91-93 "The 2015 Gigondas from Domaine Raspail-Ay
Decanter 96 "Rich nose showing southern bounty. Full, chewy wine, with floral dabs and great length. True terroir here.~JLL Wine Advocate 91-93 "The 2015 Gigondas from Domaine Raspail-Ay
Wine Advocate 92 "Perhaps the finest effort since the period between 1978 and 1985, the dense ruby/purple-hued 2007 Gigondas boasts a stunningly beautiful perfume of spring
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