Lobenberg: Dunkles Rubinrot. Feine Kirschnase mit Himbeere und Walderdbeeren, trotz der 100%igen Grenache deutlich feiner und filgraner als der Hautes Garrigues. Auch im Mund mehr feine, rote Kirsche, erinnert an den Chateauneuf Mon Aieul von Usseglio mit einem Touch Chaupin von Janasse. Auch eine Assoziation an den Font de Tonnin von Bouissiere schleicht sich hoch, diese Reben wachsen in deutlich höheren und kühleren Lagen als die sonstigen Gigondas von Yves. Toller Wein! 96/100

-- Parker: The newest cuvee, the 2009 Grand Grenache 66 (16.2% alcohol) is a tiny cuvee bursting with kirsch liqueur, lavender, licorice and spice box. This is a stunning example of Grenache at its best, with wonderful freshness, and for Grenache afficionados, this is one to buy and drink over the next 15 or so years. 94-96+/100

-- JDRR: One of the stars of the vintage, the 2009 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Grand Grenache 66, a selection of old vine Grenache that’s aged for 18 months in foudre, displays a translucent ruby color to go with perfumed, textbook Grenache aromas of kirsch liqueur, spice-box, white pepper, dusty minerality, and sappy garrigue that flows to a full-bodied, ethereal Gigondas. Needing the better part of the evening to fully flesh out, this beauty possesses a light, seamless texture, perfect ripeness, and a dry, classically styled finish. There’s lots of ripeness here, yet it’s in no way over the top and maintains a sense of balance and elegance. While superb now with a decant, it deserves 2-3 years of bottle age, and will have 15+ years of overall longevity. 95/100