Gigondas,
Some vintages have clear identities. In Gigondas, the 2019s for example are wilful, energetic wines, while the 2018s are softer and juicier.
The 2022 vintage is harder to pin down. The best way of describing it, both in climate and style, is a vintage of extremes.
The wines occupy a broader stylistic spectrum than a typical year, even within the range of a single producer.
But if you sidestep the unbalanced wines – there are many with tough tannins and high alcohols – the best wines will age for decades.
Scroll down for Matt Walls’ best 2022 Gigondas wines in bottle
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Best 2022 Gigondas in bottle:
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