Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_australia (also from 60 to 70

(also from 60 to 70 year old vines)

subtle spice and ample earth notes combines with rich

This has the legs to age well over the medium to even longer-term but should drink reasonably well young if desired

Here the slightly less elegant and more deeply pitched nose offers up an attractively fresh and well-layered array of cherry

Santa Duc, Gigondas other_regions_australia (also from 60 to 70The still tannic, structured and firm 2005 Gigondas, even now at 10, needs further cellaring. Graphite, crushed rock, black fruits and smoked herbs all emerge from this medium to full bodied, tight, yet concentrated and masculine styled Gigondas that has impressive purity and length. I continue to believe in this wine, and think it needs another 2 3 years of cellaring, but it's certainly taking its time to come around.