15.5-16 / 20. Ce vin provient d’une parcelle d’altitude. Il contient 5% de Clairette. Fraîcheur et finesse le caractérisent. Il prend des notes de menthol, de bégétal noble et de fruit très pur. Gracieux, mais avec un coeur de bouche serré, c’est un modèle de Gigondas raffiné à l’accent septentrional.
92 : Dark ruby. Candied red berries, cherry compote and potpourri on the highly pungent nose ; mineral element adds vivacity. Energetic black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show excellent clarity and a hint of licorice pastille that builds as the wine opens up. The energetic finish repeats the floral and mineral notes, while supple tannins lend shape and grip.
(87-89). Both cuvées on this vintage are impressive, possibly oustanding efforts. The Terrasse du Diable is perfumed and pretty, with medium-bodied richness and depty to go with sweet raspberry, spice and peppery aromas and flavors. The tannins are well-managed. It has good, not great concentration, and a balanced, elegant style that will evolve nicely.