2022 Grosset Gaia

Jeffrey Grosset's Gaia vineyard is one of the most extreme in the Clare Valley. Perched at 560 metres, the Gaia Vineyard is the highest and coolest in the region, a rugged and rocky landscape that yields some of the most refined and structured Cabernet in Australia. 

The 2022 vintage is nothing short of exceptional, with a cool season bringing out the best in this already unique site. Composed of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, the wine is matured exclusively in French oak barriques, 45% of which are new, for 18 months. The result is a brooding, complex wine with aromas of blackcurrant, dark liqueur cherry, and bramble, lifted by hints of graphite, black tea, and dark chocolate. The palate is powerful yet impeccably balanced, with dense dark fruit flavours, vibrant acidity, and fine, mineral-laden tannins that promise incredible longevity.

97 points
"The depth and definition of crunchy blackcurrant and cassis fruit is monumental, and it is blessed with all the mineral-fine tannin, vibrant acidity and profound persistence to endure exceedingly long indeed. the essence of Cabernet, and of Gaia!"
- Tyson Stelzer (WBM)

This is a Cabernet for the ages, with critics universally praising its depth, elegance, and capacity for long-term cellaring. Mike Bennie calls it “hauntingly beautiful,” while Tyson Stelzer called it “the essence of Cabernet, and of Gaia”, with beautiful concentration and structure. 

97 points
"It's powerful, concentrated and backed by a welter of firm tannins, but doesn't sacrifice its elegance. This is a tightly packed, dense and focused cabernet that deserves a decent term in the cellar. It's just a baby today."
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply a lover of fine Cabernet, the 2022 Grosset Gaia is a must-have. It’s a wine that will reward patience in the cellar, but is also poised and ready to impress at any special occasion. Secure a bottle or two while you can—this is a wine that will only get better with time.

96 points
"The perfume is rich in dark berries, black olive, mint and fennel with some woody spice overlay – lovely stuff here, too. The quality of tannin needs additional mention. This is such an impressive, elegant wine."
- Mike Bennie (Halliday Wine Companion)

96 points
"These are wines of effortless movement and shape, and the tannins in this vintage are almost certainly the highlight; they are pliable, ductile and ultra fine. A superb wine."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)