Crous St Martin – Gigondas “Les Espaliers” 2023
Wine of the Year 2025 at Tiffany’s Wine & Spirits
When a bottle stops you mid-thought, you pay attention. The 2023 Crous St Martin Gigondas “Les Espaliers” does exactly that—bold, structured, and layered like the hillside vineyards it comes from. Grown in the shadow of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this Gigondas pours with a deep garnet glow and opens into aromas of ripe black plum, dried garrigue, cracked pepper, violet, and a hint of smoked earth. Grenache leads the charge (as it should in southern Rhône), supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre, creating a wine that’s powerful yet composed, wild yet refined.
On the palate, you’ll find juicy black fruit framed by savory herbs, mineral tension, leather, and a subtle toasted spice profile carried by smart, balanced oak. The tannins are firm but polished—giving this wine the ability to shine now with roasted meats and rich sauces, and also develop beautifully over the next 8–12 years for those who love to cellar. It captures the heart of Gigondas: a village-level powerhouse often compared to its more famous neighbor, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but offering its own mountain-edged grit and charm.
It’s no accident this wine earned Wine of the Year 2025 honors—it delivers big story, big flavor, serious value. At $29.99/bottle or $305/case (12 bottles), it’s that rare overlap of critically structured, food-friendly, and wildly giftable. Whether it lands on your holiday table or in someone’s gift bag, one thing is certain—this is the kind of wine that turns a moment into a memory.
Pair with: grilled lamb chops, beef stew, pepper-crusted steak, rosemary-roasted potatoes, and anything featuring thyme, garlic, or herbes de Provence.
