Suckling 93:
Dark and meaty with a wealth of wild-blackberry aromas, this is bold and powerful on the full-bodied palate. Generous fine-grained tannins. Incredible mountain freshness on the front- and mid-palates then intense licorice flavor in the long, very focused finish. A cuvee of 70% grenache, 20% syrah and 10% mourvedre. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now but best from 2026.
And Dunnuck 93:
The 2022 Vinsobres is a beautifully elegant wine, offering complex aromas of spice, red and black fruits, and cracked pepper. Medium-bodied and finely structured, it has a seamless mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a graceful finish. A wine of balance and charm.
And Wine Enthusiast 93:
Upon first whiff, this wine evokes the spirit of Barruol, with a spicy red berry and rhubarb compote bouquet lifted by cedar and warm spice. Though still tightly wound, it hints at layered complexity beneath the surface. With aeration, the palate expands, weaving garrigue into pure plumy fruit, topped with a savory layer of Nyons olives. A wine of quiet power and elegance—best revisited after 2030 to witness its charming expression
Dunnuck actually rates it equal to the Saint-Cosme Gigondas at $65. And the British DrinkRhone rates it even higher, giving it their top 5-star rating and saying:
Bold, dark robe, good lustre. The nose is modern, smooth, oaked, has a glistening aroma of cassis with a neat sweetness, notes of black olives. It’s making its way. The palate serves a good level of rolling depth of content, the tannins suave and nicely prolonged. The juice gathers intensity on the very long finish.
This one not only gives nearly every Gigondas but also many Chateauneuf-du-Papes a run for their money.
