Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml This has plenty of extract

This has plenty of extract and should have no problem evolving well because the tannins are both round and reasonably ripe

66 ha parcel)

There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big-bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful

bilberry and just a touch of boot polish

Strong wood and menthol characters bury the fruit at present

Santa Duc, Gigondas Size:12x750ml This has plenty of extractThe 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.