The blockbuster 2000 Gigondas Cuvee des Blaches is a blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah aged in both tank and barrique. It offers up a luscious perfume of sweet blackberry liqueur intermixed with camphor, melted road tar, and licorice. This hedonistic concoction is a modern-styled, full-bodied offering loaded with character. It was one of the standouts in my blind tasting of 2000 Gigondas.Importer: A Jack Siler Selection, Springfield, VA; tel. (703) 644-5210