Deep, vivid ruby-red. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged scents of medicinal cherry, redcurrant and cassis are complemented by suggestions of star anise, white pepper and pungent flowers. It offers densely packed bitter cherry, red berry liqueur, lavender and licorice flavors that open up very slowly with air. Extremely primary but highly promising, with a long, spice- and mineral-tinged finish shaped by youthfully firming tannins. Made with 100% whole clusters; raised in barriques, one-third of them new.

Despite the vintage's challenges, the 2021 Gigondas Hominis Fides is a remarkable wine in the making. Evoking aromas of dark cherries, crushed strawberries, violet, spices and lead pencil mingled with delicate stemmy notes, it's full-bodied, dense and concentrated, with velvety tannins framed by bright acids and a long, structured and layered texture that concludes into a long, ethereal finish. While reasonably approachable now, this wine will benefit from being tucked away for at least 5-10 years to reach its full potential.