More mineral and floral characteristics are found in the 2007 Gigondas. This elegant, stylish wine exhibits lots of minerality, excellent depth and richness, and a long finish. Both the Rasteau and Gigondas should evolve for up to a decade. There are three Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees in 2007, all of them the finest examples Chapoutier has yet made of these wines. Michel Chapoutier fashions some terrific low-end wines that sell for a song, and in 2007, they are of exceptionally high quality. The handful of 2008s I tasted also look very good for the vintage. These are sleeper selections, especially his La Ciboise and Estubiers from the Coteaux du Tricastin.Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

More mineral and floral characteristics are found in the 2007 Gigondas. This elegant, stylish wine exhibits lots of minerality, excellent depth and richness, and a long finish. Both the Rasteau and Gigondas should evolve for up to a decade. There are three Chateauneuf du Pape cuvees in 2007, all of them the finest examples Chapoutier has yet made of these wines. Michel Chapoutier fashions some terrific low-end wines that sell for a song, and in 2007, they are of exceptionally high quality. The handful of 2008s I tasted also look very good for the vintage. These are sleeper selections, especially his La Ciboise and Estubiers from the Coteaux du Tricastin. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

An up-front, rounded style, with a mix of damson plum, mulled currant and black tea notes framed by a light cedary edge, with a solid, direct finish. Drink now through 2011. 3,000 cases made, 75 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Gigondas Select to Add