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Subregion | France > Rhône > Southern Rhône > Gigondas |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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The 2005 Gigondas Valbelle is also a candidate for one of the two or three best wines of the vintage. It is 90% Grenache co-fermented with 10% Syrah and has a terrific dense purple color as well as intense blackberry and cherry fruit notes intermixed with some roasted Provencal herbs, lavender, and a touch of graphite in the background. Beautiful, full-bodied favors ooze the character of Provence, and the wine should drink well and last 15 or more years. 2008 - 2023
Deeper and richer than then classic cuvee, the Grenache dominated 2005 Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle offers an incredible bouquet of blackcurrants, charcoal, licorice, toasted spice and charred meats. Incorporating 10% Syrah, it’s full-bodied, deep and concentrated on the palate, with a smoking mid-palate, gorgeous fruit and a great finish. This is every bit as good as the Hominis Fides, and should drink well for another decade. 2015 - 2025