2007 Gigondas

Silky and polished, with gorgeously pure tannin and a medium to full-bodied profile, this elegant 2007 Gigondas offers lots of raspberries, wild strawberry, spice and dried flower-like aromas and flavors. It's still youthful and will keep through 2027.

Mainly Grenache with about 20% Syrah, and about 10% Mourvèdre and Cinsaut. Dark bloody red. Pure plum on the nose, very alluring. A very sweet start, but quickly picked up by nippy dancing spice. Deep black fruit and thick touch-me tannins. Warm but not heavy. Well balanced. (TC)

Much meatier than the ’06, the 2007 Domaine des Bosquets Gigondas, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, and the rest assorted varieties, delivers roasted herbs, black olives, minerals, and licorice notes that are wrapped around a dense core of dark Grenache fruit. Medium to full bodied with loads of texture, ripe, concentrated fruit, admirable balance and long finish; this should drink well over the following 8 to 10 years.