Pierre Gonon
Discover the hidden gem of the Rhône Valley, Pierre Gonon. A small family estate producing exceptional wines that showcase the very essence of the terroir and capture the hearts of connoisseurs worldwide. With an undying commitment to quality, tradition, and sustainability, the Gonon family continues to elevate the prestige of their wines.
A dedication to quality – the allure of Pierre Gonon
The legacy of Pierre Gonon dates back to the 1940s when his father Joseph cultivated their first vineyards in Mauves, in the heart of the St-Joseph appellation. Today, Pierre and his brother Jean run the estate with the dedication and skill inherited from the multiple generations before them. Famed for resistant, balanced and elegant red wines, often from old-vine Syrah, Pierre Gonon crafts a portfolio that includes the emblematic St-Joseph and the rare, biodynamic Vin de Pays Blanc.
Stunning hillsides and fierce traditionalism – the secret to Pierre Gonon's success
The breathtaking terraced vineyards of the Rhône Valley are at the core of Pierre Gonon's story. The grapes are grown on the steep granite slopes, using traditional methods such as ploughing the soil by horse. This painstaking approach and respect for the environment ensure the vines thrive and the resulting wines reveal the purest expression of their terroir.
Uncompromising authenticity – the art of Pierre Gonon
Pierre Gonon's commitment to authentic winemaking processes is paying off. With passionate hands and controlled minimum intervention, the Brothers Gonon excel in revealing the true potential of the land, with their spectacular wines making waves in global collector's circles. Purity, perfect acidity, and remarkable complexity define their limited-edition wines, making them inarguably memorable and sought after.
Pierre Gonon – the essence of finesse and elegance
Indulge in the world of Pierre Gonon, where tradition, passion, and sustainability blend harmoniously to craft wines of outstanding quality. Experience the joy of authenticity and unravel the secrets of the Rhône Valley through each bottle of Pierre Gonon you uncork.
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Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Luscious red and blue fruit liqueur, floral, olive and baking spice qualities on the perfumed nose. Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering sweet, spice-tinged cherry and blueberry flavors with a touch of smoky minerality. Fine-grained tannins come in late on an impressively long, smooth finish that emphatically repeats the floral and mineral notes.HK$4,940.00 -
HK$15,275.00 -
HK$15,855.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
Pale, glistening yellow. Meyer lemon, pear nectar and jasmine scents show excellent clarity and pick up hints of tarragon and candied ginger with air. Lively and expansive on the palate, offering intense citrus, orchard and pit fruit flavors and suave mineral and floral nuances. Shows fine delineation and spicy cut on the finish, which leaves honeysuckle and chamomile notes behind.HK$7,065.00 -
Vinous (92)
(made with 80% whole clusters): Vivid ruby. Intense red fruit and floral pastille aromas are complemented by smoky Indian spices and zesty minerality. Shows impressive clarity and depth on the palate, with sappy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors becoming spicier with aeration. Finishes with youthful tannic grip and impressive length, leaving a suave violet note behind. Gonon told me he thinks this wine is in the process of shutting down as the tannins are much more pronounced now than they were in the early fall, and he advises waiting another three years or so before checking back in on it.HK$3,535.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
More layered, rich and sexy than the 2013, the 2012 St Joseph is a beautiful, medium to full-bodied, fabulously textured red that's loaded with notions of ripe red and black fruits, olives, bay leaf and violets. It's approachable today, yet will evolve gracefully through 2030.HK$24,560.00 -
Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Highly expressive aromas of candied red and blue fruit, along with suggestions of exotic flowers, olive paste and smoky minerals. Sweet, penetrating and seamless on the palate, offering intense black raspberry, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become deeper and fleshier with air. Pure and sharply focused, finishing with outstanding clarity, sneaky, well-knit tannins and a lingering violet quality.HK$10,745.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Looking even better than it did from barrel, the 2016 Saint Joseph was singing last summer when I tasted it at the domaine. Truffle-like earthy florals accent peppery herbs, blending seamlessly with olives and raspberries on the nose. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, voluptuous even, yet balanced and vibrant, with a long, mouthwatering finish.HK$23,440.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Looking even better than it did from barrel, the 2016 Saint Joseph was singing last summer when I tasted it at the domaine. Truffle-like earthy florals accent peppery herbs, blending seamlessly with olives and raspberries on the nose. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, voluptuous even, yet balanced and vibrant, with a long, mouthwatering finish.HK$6,075.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Looking even better than it did from barrel, the 2016 Saint Joseph was singing last summer when I tasted it at the domaine. Truffle-like earthy florals accent peppery herbs, blending seamlessly with olives and raspberries on the nose. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich and velvety, voluptuous even, yet balanced and vibrant, with a long, mouthwatering finish.HK$12,355.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish.HK$20,415.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
The 2017 Saint Joseph offers up effusive notes of mint, black olives and black cherries. As usual, the Gonons have managed to combine herbal, savory and fruity elements into a compelling, harmonious whole. The wine is medium to full-bodied and fully ripe, perhaps not quite as lush and fruit-driven as the 2018, but it's still a tremendous success, capped off by gentle tannins and salted licorice on the long finish.HK$5,285.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust.HK$14,520.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust.HK$4,995.00 -
Vinous (95)
Deep violet. Intensely perfumed, mineral-accented aromas of red and blue fruit preserves, licorice, exotic spices and potpourri, along with an exotic suggestion of incense. Stains the palate with concentrated black raspberry, cassis, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy lift by a suggestion of white pepper. A violet pastille nuance emerges with aeration and carries through an extremely long, youthfully tannic finish that shows outstanding definition and mineral thrust.HK$6,540.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Moving to the flagship, the 2019 Saint Joseph got a big “wow” in my notes, and this is the finest wine I’ve tasted from these hard-working brothers. Awesome red and black fruits, ground pepper, and hints of game and meatiness all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, with perfect balance, silky tannins, and one heck of a finish. This brilliant Saint Joseph is one of the top wines in the appellation and can be enjoyed any time over the coming 15 years.HK$14,205.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Moving to the flagship, the 2019 Saint Joseph got a big “wow” in my notes, and this is the finest wine I’ve tasted from these hard-working brothers. Awesome red and black fruits, ground pepper, and hints of game and meatiness all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, with perfect balance, silky tannins, and one heck of a finish. This brilliant Saint Joseph is one of the top wines in the appellation and can be enjoyed any time over the coming 15 years.HK$4,710.00 -
James Suckling (98)
St. Joseph is often declared to be a second tier appellation in the Northern Rhone, but here’s proof that it can play in the first league of the region. This has an incredibly deep nose of ripe blackberries, other forest berries and smoke. On the barely full-bodied palate it is simultaneously rich, focused and extremely complex with very graceful fine tannins and stacks of stony minerality at the breathtakingly fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.HK$5,065.00 -
James Suckling (98)
St. Joseph is often declared to be a second tier appellation in the Northern Rhone, but here’s proof that it can play in the first league of the region. This has an incredibly deep nose of ripe blackberries, other forest berries and smoke. On the barely full-bodied palate it is simultaneously rich, focused and extremely complex with very graceful fine tannins and stacks of stony minerality at the breathtakingly fresh finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.HK$7,715.00 -
HK$15,965.00
