Gigondas Romane Machotte 2022

While a bit closed at the first sniff, the 2022 Gigondas Romane Machotte opens in the glass, revealing aromas of smoke, oak, spices and Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and supple, it’s structured and a bit austere in the mid-palate, concluding with a long, mineral and licorice-inflicted finish. Give it 2-3 years to fully integrate its élevage.