Nose is dense with ripe mixed berries and plum juice, dark crushed rock, and a musky note. It’s broad and massive in the mouth. A deep ripe whack of dark berry fruit initially, but then it turns blocky and hot as the finish progresses. Low acids and a substantial helping of tannin. Another example of how global warming is doing the Southern Rhône no favors. It’ll be fine with tacos on this cool, damp spring evening, but nothing to write home about.
Nose is dense with ripe mixed berries and plum juice, dark crushed rock, and a musky note. It’s broad and massive in the mouth. A deep ripe whack of dark berry fruit initially, but then it turns blocky and hot as the finish progresses. Low acids and a substantial helping of tannin. Another example of how global warming is doing the Southern Rhône no favors. It’ll be fine with tacos on this cool, damp spring evening, but nothing to write home about.
May 2nd, 2023
Spicy, fruity and leathery Gigondas. 50% old vine Grenache. Plus Mouvedre and Syrah. Heavy oak but well integrated.
Spicy, fruity and leathery Gigondas. 50% old vine Grenache. Plus Mouvedre and Syrah. Heavy oak but well integrated.
Jul 29th, 2015
Gigondas, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
